MKE County
County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses
Applying for $73.8 million in grants for new clean-diesel and battery electric buses.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility
Resolution makes it official county policy to condemn the discredited practice.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September
County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts
MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1
WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
35th Street Could Get Bike-Bus Lane
Seeking to create Milwaukee's first shared bike-bus lane on 35th Street between Vliet St. and National Ave.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds
Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
