City Hall
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sterling Brown Settlement Approved
City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Pitches Milwaukee As Replacement for MLB All-Star Game
MLB pulls game from Georgia after voting restrictions adopted.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts
Council has sought change for more than a decade. Study will be released soon.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Search Loses a Top Candidate
Malik Aziz will become police chief in Maryland. Will this benefit Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman?
Mar 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny
Latest grant got two minutes of discussion, not months of meetings.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
Residents left soaked with costs after settlement agreement falls apart. Their attorney thinks it might cost even more to sue.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
