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City Hall: Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?
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Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?

Idea is designed to combat illegal dumping, but at what price?

City Hall: Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program
City Hall

Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program

Effort would allow underused streets to be turned into temporary parks.

City Hall: Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget
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Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget

Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.

Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays

Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays

Change intended to make it easier to park, but will also grow city's revenue.

City Hall: City Overhauling Night Parking Permits
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City Overhauling Night Parking Permits

New process is "more friendly" says Alderman Brostoff. Adds options, flexibility.

Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement

Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement

E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.

City Hall: Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
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Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.

City Hall: Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy
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Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy

No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.

City Hall: Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
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Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process

It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.

City Hall: Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
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Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim

Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.

City Hall: $175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest
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$175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest

Demetrious Lowe alleges police beat him after knocking him to the ground during mental health episode.

City Hall: Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying
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Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying

New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.