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Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

City Hall: Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
City Hall

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.

City Hall: Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City Hall

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

City Hall: Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him
City Hall

Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

City Hall: Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection
City Hall

Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection

City's chief financial officer Aycha Sawa stepping down, city-wide seat now wide open.

City Hall: N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter
City Hall

N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter

Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.

City Hall: Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges
City Hall

Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges

Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.

City Hall: Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund
City Hall

Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund

But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.

Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium

Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium

New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs