MKE County
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
Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law
First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
105 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
As the results come in from mass testing over the weekend the case count continues to grow.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
63 House of Correction Inmates Have COVID-19
And many more cases expected as test results of more than 900 inmates and staff come in.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County COVID-19 Expenses Are Rising
Already in the millions. County may need to levy property taxes above the state-imposed limit.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Budget Will Be Hit Hard by COVID-19 Shutdown
2021 budget deficit could be $40 million or more.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
