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City Hall: Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
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Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law

Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.

City Hall: Barrett Pitches Milwaukee As Replacement for MLB All-Star Game
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Barrett Pitches Milwaukee As Replacement for MLB All-Star Game

MLB pulls game from Georgia after voting restrictions adopted.

City Hall: Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
City Hall

Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee

But property owners will need to pay at least once.

City Hall: Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts
City Hall

Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts

Council has sought change for more than a decade. Study will be released soon.

City Hall: Police Chief Search Loses a Top Candidate
City Hall

Police Chief Search Loses a Top Candidate

Malik Aziz will become police chief in Maryland. Will this benefit Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman?

City Hall: New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny
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New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny

Latest grant got two minutes of discussion, not months of meetings.

City Hall: City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
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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.

City Hall: Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission
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Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission

9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.

City Hall: Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
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Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession

No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.

City Hall: New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied
City Hall

New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied

Look for it on your next water bill. Fee will pay for more city electricians.

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.

City Hall: Leadership Shakeup at Health Department
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Leadership Shakeup at Health Department

Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.