MKE County

MKE County: Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
MKE County

Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund

With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.

Transportation: First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free
Transportation

First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free

Umo Mobility will sponsor free rides from June 4 to September 30.

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

Grasslands, deserts, arctic areas, mountains and islands in planned exhibit.

Transportation: Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Transportation

Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say

Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.

Transportation: County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
Transportation

County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel

'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.

MKE County: Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped
MKE County

Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped

What is best use of ARPA funds to help county residents kicked off of Medicaid?

MKE County: King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits
MKE County

King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits

80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.

MKE County: Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022
MKE County

Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022

Number of assaults and fights fell in 2022.

MKE County: Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
MKE County

Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County

County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.

MKE County: Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer
MKE County

Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer

The department is planning to open more splash pads and wading pools, and to focus lifeguards on waterparks.

MKE County: Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
MKE County

Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election

Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.

MKE County: Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy
MKE County

Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy

Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.