Sustainability is a word familiar to most Riverwest residents. Whether it’s installing a rain barrel, better roof insulation or solar panels, recycling to the max, buying locally whenever possible, or even keeping bees, our neighbors likely are at the top of their game when it comes to living in Earth-friendly ways. But that’s on a neighborhood level. Is it possible for the city of Milwaukee as a whole to take up the sustainability challenge?
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Redistricting: Change In Wisconsin Politics
It took Republican legislative leaders only 12 days to go from unveiling their redistricting plans to passing them into law. The consequences of the redistricting legislation, however, may affect politics in Wisconsin for the next decade.
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State Political Fireworks
by Mary Vuk Sussman
photo by Paul Gaudynski
When it comes to state government,
the real fireworks might not happen until after July 4.
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Who Will Lead Milwaukee County?
County Executive Primary Set forFebruary 15
by Janice Christensen
The Riverwest Neighborhood Associationand the Riverwest Currents are sponsoring a Milwaukee CountyExecutive Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7-9 PM at the GordonPark Pavilion, Humboldt and Locust. All five candidates have beeninvited to participate. It will be moderated by peace activist GeorgeMartin. The Forum is free and open to the public.
Five candidates have declared for theMilwaukee County Executive position vacated when Scott Walker becameWisconsin’s governor. A nonpartisan primary set for Tuesday, Feb.15 will narrow the field to two candidates who will face off for theApril 5 election.
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Candidate Forum 10th District
Who will represent YOU in Madison?
10th Assembly District will have a new representative and the September election will determine which Democrat is on the November ballot.
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