MKE County

• Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy

  May 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.

• Transportation

  County Buses Will Collect Fares Again

  May 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Given county fiscal crisis MCTS needs revenue, will begin collecting fares again on June 1st

• County Wants Its CARES Money Back

  May 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  $103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.

• Pools Closed for 2020 Season

  May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.

• Many Parks Restrictions Lifted

  May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.

• State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan

  May 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.

• COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million

  May 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Milwaukee County being squeezed by increased costs, declining revenue.

• Weishan Running for Register of Deeds

  May 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.

• Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

  May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.

• Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks

  May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.

• Crowley Sworn In As County Exec

  May 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.

• Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law

  Apr 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.