City Hall
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 JanneneMilwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Reloads Lawsuit Howitzer
City continuing to fight lawsuit claiming it created containment zones for the poor.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee 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 JanneneNew Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAssessment Error Costs Milwaukee $750,000
AT&T building was given improper tax bill after 2021 sale. Whoops.
May 30th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneThe Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Hiring New Police Officers
Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneDoes Milwaukee City Hall Need A Plaza?
Visions differ for future of N. Market Street.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFood Trucks Face New Restrictions
Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.
May 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene