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City Hall: COVID-19 Violations Going From Max of $2,000 to $20,000
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COVID-19 Violations Going From Max of $2,000 to $20,000

Health department hopes cost increase yields more voluntary compliance.

City Hall: COVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing
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COVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing

Milwaukee bracing for staffing shortages as the pandemic spreads.

City Hall: City Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd
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City Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd

City extends deadline, giving you 11 more days to rake your leaves into parking lanes.

City Hall: Troubles at Fire & Police Commission
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Troubles at Fire & Police Commission

12 staff vacancies, no director, three board vacancies. Committee grills Barrett aides for answers.

City Hall: Bucks Player, City Reach $750,000 Settlement
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Bucks Player, City Reach $750,000 Settlement

City admits police violated Sterling Brown's constitutional rights in notorious incident.

City Hall: $1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police
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$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police

City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.

City Hall: Alders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations
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Alders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations

City struggles to find stability in police oversight body.

City Hall: Virtual Listening Sessions Scheduled for Police Chief Finalists
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Virtual Listening Sessions Scheduled for Police Chief Finalists

Have a question for Milwaukee's next police chief? Now is your time to ask.

City Hall: Resignations Rock Fire & Police Commission
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Resignations Rock Fire & Police Commission

In process of hiring police chief, the commission is now without an executive director and tie-breaking commissioner.

City Hall: Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes
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Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes

Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.

City Hall: President Must ‘Help Guide Us’ Mayor Declares
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President Must ‘Help Guide Us’ Mayor Declares

Addressing Press Club, urges more federal aid and clear message: "Wear the damn mask!"

City Attorney OKs $4 Million Settlement with Sylville Smith Family

City Attorney OKs $4 Million Settlement with Sylville Smith Family

Smith was killed by a Milwaukee Police Office in 2016, igniting unrest in Sherman Park.