Governor Doyle Vetoes Milwaukee County Sales Tax for Transit
When the budget finally made it to his desk, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle used his extensive veto powers in a lot of ways. The most significant of which was arguably the line-item veto of the Milwaukee Transit Authority and the proposed 0.65% sales tax increase for Milwaukee County. Doyle did not veto SERTA, the authority which is to run the KRM commuter rail line, and the $18 rental car tax. This veto puts back on the drawing board Doyle's proposal for a three-county sales tax to fund the KRM and bus service in Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties, while at the same time not delaying the KRM development process.
Jul 2nd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Stairway to the Stars
My name is Molly Dooley. Perhaps you remember my Ma, Polly Dooley, the famed Follies Showgirl, one of a dozen who slept their way to fame and fortune in the '20s. Ma told me she was born in Paris, on the altar of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Of course I have no proof that she was actually born in Paris, and being that there are many cities and towns bearing that name, for all I know, it could have been Paris, Illinois.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Stella Cretek
New Glarus, where beer is born
It's a pleasant day in one valley in western Wisconsin, a place where the Swiss have colonized and beer is born high on a Hilltop Brewery. A travelogue in pictures and words.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Milwaukee Chamber Theater announces new Managing Director
We're a little late on the news, but in case you are too, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre last week announced new Managing Director Kirsten Mulvey to replace former Managing Director David Todd, who left MCT in February after a short stint that began in the fall of 2007.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Gridlock Film Premiere at Transfer Pizzeria & Cafe
See the premier broadcast of Gridlock: Public Transit in SE Wisconsin this Thursday July 2nd, at 6 PM on WMVS Milwaukee Public TV. Viewing party at Transfer Pizzeria & Cafe.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Shared bounty
We may as well make room for the animal neighbors.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Take it with a grain of salt
Salt is cheap, makes most foods taste better, extends shelf life, and hides the artificial taste of processed food.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Praising dreamers
Pioneers. Dreamers. Idea people. Idealists. In fits and starts, in great successes and blinding failures both, they move us all forward.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Growing Hope, Growing Change, Growing Power
Will Allen just might be the Johnny Appleseed of the next food revolution
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Wearin’ of the green
Concerns about value and cutting carbon footprints bring new focus to resale shops.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Giving credit where it’s due.
It is easy to point to imploding businesses and even whole sectors of industry as examples of what NOT to do. A more interesting, and more finite, approach would be to point to businesses and sectors of industry that provide insightful examples of what TO do. The credit unions seem to provide just such an opportunity.
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
News you need to know
Sweet Water Organics angling to grow fresh fish - and a healthier community - on the city's south side
Jul 1st, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
