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City Hall: The Federal Investigation That Isn’t
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The Federal Investigation That Isn’t

Housing investigation disappears as quietly as it appeared. What was it about?

City Hall: New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
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New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards

Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.

City Hall: Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
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Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office

Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.

City Hall: Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
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Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works

Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.

City Hall: New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
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New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns

Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.

City Hall: Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission
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Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission

Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.

City Hall: What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?
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What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?

$1.48 million in seized assets will pay for everything from pole camera to ice cream freezer.

City Hall: Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?
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Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?

Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.

City Hall: $900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
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$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales

Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.

City Hall: Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
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Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee

Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.

City Hall: Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis
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Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis

Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.

City Hall: 27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
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27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney

Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.