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Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback
Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Rusty Bolts Will Cost City $50,000
Plus: City settles lawsuit with McDonald's franchisee and reduces Hal Leonard's property taxes.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Create “Traffic Calming Lending Library”
Want to borrow a temporary traffic circle? DPW's building program to test ideas beyond speed humps.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
