On Saturday, July 9, 2011 city residents turned out for the ACT (Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia) Festival, held in honor of the late Will Perkins, Jr. who owned Perkins Family Restaurant. The festival … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats fight against Voter ID Bill
Compiled by Courier Staff “On Tuesday, May 17, 2011 the Wisconsin Senate debated the Voter Suppression Bill; more commonly called AB 7, the Voter ID Bill. “This is a deliberate and calculated … [Read more...]
Ptosha Davis held a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Joining Ptosha Davis held a Wine Tasting event at The Capital Grill restaurant recently to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are from (l-r): State Representative Jason Fields, Davis, … [Read more...]
Senator Taylor to host “Know Your Rights Clinic” at Greater New Birth Church in Milwaukee
“Our community should know all of their rights and when it comes to police involvement and also know how to interact with members of the Law Enforcement Community” State Senator Lena Taylor … [Read more...]
Walker Budget falls short of responsibility, job creation, and truth
JFC begins agency hearings, first day brings new set of failed promises Senator Lena C. Taylor (DMilwaukee), ranking member of the Joint Committee on Finance, expressed her disbelief and great … [Read more...]
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Jeff Stone won’t stand up for our community
By Senator Lena Taylor Suburban Republican Jeff Stone is running for Milwaukee County Executive to continue the Scott Walker agenda, and people in the community should be concerned. Jeff Stone … [Read more...]
The ‘Fab 14’ return and recall efforts kick into high gear for GOP Senators
By Lynda L. Jones They have been dubbed the ‘Fab 14’, the Democratic Senators that left the state and forced the GOP, and Governor Scott Walker to slow down their efforts to push through the … [Read more...]
Rev. Jesse Jackson puts his support behind Wisconsin workers
By Lynda L. Jones The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition has made several visits to Wisconsin over the past few weeks, putting his support behind … [Read more...]
Legislators and candidates weigh in on Pratt appointment
Complied by Courier Staff On Tuesday, Jan. 25 acting County Executive Lee Holloway appointed former acting Mayor of Milwaukee Marvin Pratt as interim county executive until after the April 5 … [Read more...]
Taylor appointed chair of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District Committee
Will lead the Policy, Finance, & Personnel Committee State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) has been appointed chair of the Policy, Finance, & Personnel (PFP) Committee of the … [Read more...]
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