Washington, DC –U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was on hand at the White House this week as President Barack Obama signed a modified version of her legislation – the Family Violence and … [Read more...]
Payroll tax cut to boost take-home pay for most workers; New withholding details now available on IRS.gov
The Internal Revenue Service today released instructions to help employers implement the 2011 cut in payroll taxes, along with new income-tax withholding tables that employers will use during … [Read more...]
Ordinance upgrading vacant building registration passes
A significant change to how the City of Milwaukee addresses non-compliant owners of vacant properties passed the Common Council this morning on a unanimous vote. The ordinance, File # 100639, was … [Read more...]
New credit card rules and what they mean to you
Did you know that there are new rules governing the fees and penalties that credit card companies can charge you? The provisions in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) … [Read more...]
Municipal Court Reform & Restructuring Act signed
Legislators, municipal judges and court clerks, attorneys, and court agency officials celebrated this week as Governor Jim Doyle signed into law SB 383 – the Municipal Court Reform & Restructuring … [Read more...]
Sen. Coggs praises signing of employee protection bills
4 bills authored by Sen. Coggs become law MADISON – Senator Spencer Coggs joined Governor Jim Doyle for the signing of four jobs related bills designed to provide protections and social safety … [Read more...]
New lead paint prevention rule protects our kids
By Karen Timberlake, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Widespread use of lead based paint in older housing throughout Wisconsin has poisoned more than 46,000 Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle signs Education Reform Bill
Governor Jim Doyle last week signed into law Senate Bill 437 – education reform legislation that will help turn around struggling schools in Wisconsin, particularly in Milwaukee. “This new law is a … [Read more...]
Senator Coggs’ race-based logos bill passes Senate
A bill authored by Sen. Coggs that could lead to a ban at individual schools across the state on racebased Indian team names, logos, mascots, and nicknames passed the state Senate today with just days … [Read more...]
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Support County Transit
Dear Editor: Milwaukee County Transit needs your support! There is transit legislation being proposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate, and if this transit legislation is not … [Read more...]
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