Divested funds to be spent on human needs and infrastructure. MILWAUKEE – Today the Board of Supervisors adopted [11-6] the 2022 Milwaukee County budget. The board adopted amendments removing $2.4 million from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) capital and operating budgets to fund human needs, including the replacement of South Shore Park’s playground, employee benefits, and the re-opening of pools across the

MILWAUKEE- Today the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted [11-6] the 2022 Milwaukee County budget. Five amendments sponsored by Supervisor Sequanna Taylor were adopted as part of the budget. “While there is still more work to still be done, I thank the colleagues that supported amendments that I brought forward.

MADISON – This afternoon, as predicted, the Republican majority jammed through Senate Bill 621. Their legislative redistricting plan was opposed by over 150 citizens during the public hearing held last week. The only support came from the authors of the maps, Senator LeMehieu and Speaker Vos. Wisconsin is famously purple

MILWAUKEE – Today the Board of Supervisors adopted [11-6] the 2022 Milwaukee County Budget. Adopted budget amendments made substantial investments in the county park system as well as initiatives to advance racial and health equity. “I am proud of the hard work we have done to adopt a budget while

Madison, WI– Today the Wisconsin State Senate met to vote on a number of bills and resolutions, one of which was 2021 Senate Resolution 11, authored by Senator Roth (R-Appleton). This resolution, which was passed on the floor, castigates the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) for ignoring statutory requirements, for sidestepping

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support its comprehensive upgrade and modernization of the Job Center of Wisconsin system and an internal case management system to better connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

“It is disappointing, but not surprising that the Republican’s passed super gerrymandered legislative districts based on the maps they created ten years ago. These maps expand Republican’s power and leaves millions of Wisconsin voters without a voice. Republican politicians have chosen their voters. Wisconsin is widely considered to be one

MADISON, WI…  Clear Great Lakes ports, operational supply chains, and restored and cleaner beaches could result from DNR regulatory reform legislation headed for Gov. Evers’ desk after passing the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measure with State Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers), said

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the Wisconsin Senate’s unanimous vote to invest $5 million to increase the state’s agricultural exports, including dairy. Authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), Assembly Bill 314 (AB 314) achieves a goal to elevate dairy exports set by Governor

MILWAUKEE, WI – Port Milwaukee is seeking high-quality proposals from prospective tenants for development at its South Shore Cruise Dock. This waterfront five-acre site, located immediately east of the Lake Express High Speed Ferry terminal, is available for development of recreational, entertainment, tourism, cultural, passenger vessel and public access uses that

MILWAUKEE, WI – This weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a more than $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley on the bill’s passage and its historic investments in traditional infrastructure: “The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a monumental step

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate on Monday passed a bill authored by Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, and Representative Gae Magnafici, R–Dresser, that would embed current federal liability protections for firearm manufacturers that are currently under attack into state law. “Guns don’t kill people; criminals kill people,” Senator Bradley said. “But sadly,

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County: “It is with great reverence that we observe November as Native American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County. In the spirit of our commitment to racial equity, it has