MKE County

• 7 Goals of County Fair Deal Group

  Jan 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Abele and Lipscomb's group releases seven recommendations for state legislative action.

• County Officials Review Revenue Options

  Jan 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Abele and Lipscomb's Fair Deal group considers ways to relieve dire financial situation.

• County Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes

  Dec 28th, 2018 by Corri Hess

  Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.

• Transportation

  County Transit Changes Coming in 2019

  Dec 19th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Some bus lines ended or merged. Goal is faster, more efficient service for customers.

• Board Rejects Outsourced Inmate Care

  Dec 13th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Unanimous vote rejects private company, calls for county staff to handle health services in jails.

• Can Public-Private Deals Help County?

  Dec 12th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Experts discuss potential of public-private partnerships for county and city.

• Fight for Sanctuary Woods Continues

  Dec 6th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Wauwatosa officials seem to favor saving woods, but county officials have failed to act.

• County Committee Mollified on Couture

  Dec 4th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.

• Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line

  Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.

• County Will Push for More State Funding

  Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Resolution creates "Fair Deal" work group backed by Abele and board to address county fiscal crisis.

• Lipscomb Wants Electric Buses Sooner

  Oct 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Budget amendment would purchase four electric buses this year for MCTS.

• Should County Move South Shore Beach?

  Sep 12th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  County officials have funded design options to improve the often polluted beach.