MKE County

County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing

County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing

Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.

MKE County: Federal Grant Funds New Opioid Program
MKE County

Federal Grant Funds New Opioid Program

County has state's highest rates of deaths and hospital visits related to opioid addiction.

MKE County: Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services
MKE County

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.

Transportation: Bus Rapid Transit Faces Delays, Higher Costs
Transportation

Bus Rapid Transit Faces Delays, Higher Costs

Trump administration mismanagement of grant program costing county time and money.

MKE County: County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education
MKE County

County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education

Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.

Zoo Backs Off On Elephant’s Transport

Zoo Backs Off On Elephant’s Transport

Animal rights advocates assailed move of elephant from Pittsburgh Zoo to Milwaukee's.

2020 County Exec Race: Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event
2020 County Exec Race

Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event

In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.

Museum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices

Museum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices

Public Museum's union workers must share data, show improved wellness program results.

MKE County: County Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis
MKE County

County Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis

Lipscomb, Larson, Crowley and Nath present their vision for addressing Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges.

MKE County: Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”
MKE County

Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”

Proposal by Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Nicholson bans use of non-biodegradable plastics in county facilities.

MKE County: County Exec Race Upended
MKE County

County Exec Race Upended

State Election Commission disqualifies Kennedy and Sullivan. Abele's $6,000 donation wasted?