City Hall
Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax
And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'
Jun 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Municipal Court Cancels Alternatives Contract, Sparks Controversy
Opponents say the change could hurt vulnerable defendants, increase incarceration.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Reloads Lawsuit Howitzer
City continuing to fight lawsuit claiming it created containment zones for the poor.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Loses Its ‘A’ Credit Rating, Costing Millions
City is now only three levels above junk. Costs of borrowing keep increasing.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assessment Error Costs Milwaukee $750,000
AT&T building was given improper tax bill after 2021 sale. Whoops.
May 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
