MKE County
Committee Supports Ride Share Tax
Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy
Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.
May 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Buses Will Collect Fares Again
Given county fiscal crisis MCTS needs revenue, will begin collecting fares again on June 1st
May 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Wants Its CARES Money Back
$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.
May 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Pools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Many Parks Restrictions Lifted
Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan
Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.
May 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million
Milwaukee County being squeezed by increased costs, declining revenue.
May 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Weishan Running for Register of Deeds
After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.
May 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Sworn In As County Exec
First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.
May 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
