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New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.

City Hall: Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks
City Hall

Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks

Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.

City Hall: New Election Commission Director Approved
City Hall

New Election Commission Director Approved

Paulina Gutierrez has strong support of mayor, council president and commission staff.

City Hall: Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway
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Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway

Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.

City Hall: License Division Embraces Power of Babel
City Hall

License Division Embraces Power of Babel

Babel Blocks will deliver key information about licensing process in other languages.

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

City Hall: Council Happy With New Election Chief
City Hall

Council Happy With New Election Chief

'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.

City Hall: City Government Could Launch a Daycare
City Hall

City Government Could Launch a Daycare

Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.

City Hall: Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
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Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.

City Hall: Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes
City Hall

Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes

It's 'environmental redlining... just to turn a profit,' Ald Dimitrijevic charges.

Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+

Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+

Big hike from BBB+ will save city millions, but things are still worse than they were in 2022.