Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment
All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Jan 21st, 2010 by Dave Reid
Life after MIAD?
Life after MIAD may not be awash in riches, but from a professional standpoint, it’s certainly been successful for this threesome.
Jan 21st, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Health reform takes a blow, but it ain’t dead yet
If Massachusetts Senator-elect Scott Brown works to extend the health care program in his state (that he voted for) to the rest of the nation, reform will succeed.
Jan 21st, 2010 by Ted Bobrow
Committee on Economic and Community Development Meeting
The Milwaukee County Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda
Jan 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Violinist Nikolaj Znaider
Nikolaj Znaider, so strong in prior visits, returns to Milwaukee to play Elgar's Violin Concerto.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Tom Strini
GOP gets Brown; city’s sick leave ordinance gets day in court
Attorneys for the MMAC and 9 to 5 engaged in legal swordplay over the merits of Milwaukee's paid sick leave ordinance.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow
Obama’s presidency one year in
Author Chris Beem examines the first year of Obama's presidency and provides a helpful guide to understanding his modus operandi.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Chris Beem
Brown victory is a brake on health care reform
Scott Brown's five-point victory for Massachusetts Senate seat is a referendum on health care reform. The Dems should listen.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Divisional Round — America’s Team?
Divisionaries looks back on Sunday's battle to be "America's Team" and provides Vikings fans with a list of Brett Favre's five, worst playoff performances. Don't say we didn't warn you ...
Jan 20th, 2010 by Divisionaries
Guest artist John December’s HDR Milwaukee River
One of Milwaukee's architecture and urban landscape photographers shows us the view from the icy water's edge.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
New East Side Apartment Proposal
At Monday's City Plan Commission meeting, Wangard Parnters Inc. will be requesting an amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as HighBridge Condominiums, with the intent of moving the project forward, now redesigned as apartments and renamed as Metro Place.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The women of Broadminded Comedy
Who says you have to be ugly to be funny? The zany women of Milwaukee's Broadminded Comedy group prove otherwise.
Jan 19th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
