With state funding approved, county officials are ready to build facility. By Graham Kilmer Milwaukee County is essentially ready to build a secure detention center for youth now that the … [Read more...]
JFC Votes “Yes” to Reduced UW-System Cuts & DNR Downsizing
By Graham Kilmer The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted on Friday, May 29, making changes to Governor Walker’s budget provisions regarding the funding and structure of the UW-System, as well … [Read more...]
Workers Compensation Will Remain Under Dept. of Workforce Development
By Graham Kilmer The Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted on two omnibus motions Wednesday to make changes to Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care programs, as well as it’s nationally … [Read more...]
Budget Committee Reveals Crucial Education Decisions in Eleventh Hour
By Graham Kilmer The Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) passed a last minute omnibus motion early Wednesday morning, which contained provisions fundamentally impacting the … [Read more...]
Family, Friends, & Supporters Honor Anniversary of Dontre Hamilton’s Death
By Graham Kilmer The family of Dontre Hamilton gathered with about 50 supporters on a sunny Thursday afternoon April 30, to celebrate “Dontre Day” and commemorate him on the anniversary of his … [Read more...]
DOJ Poised to Reject Abrahamson’s Lawsuit, Supreme Court Votes for New Chief Justice
By Graham Kilmer The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion in a federal court on Monday to throw out a lawsuit filed by state Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson. On … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Consider Eliminating Prevailing Wage
By Graham Kilmer Wisconsin State Representative Christine Sinicki drives over the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee every day, and she says she is thankful that recent construction is being done by highly … [Read more...]
Dr. George Koonce to Match Athletes with Jobs
By Graham Kilmer Dr. George Koonce, Vice President for Advancement at Marian University and former linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, has been named a finalist in the 12th annual Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Joins States Challenging Possible EPA Rule
By Graham Kilmer A motion calling for the State of Wisconsin to intervene on behalf of Murray Energy Corporation in a lawsuit being taken against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was … [Read more...]
Bonds Re-elected to MPS School Board Presidency by Large Margin
By Graham Kilmer Dr. Michael Bonds was re-elected as president of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Tuesday. Dr. Bond has served as board president since 2009, and won over his opponent … [Read more...]