MKE County
County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.
May 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerFederal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerGoodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNo Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerDontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled
A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday
Friday, April 29 at 8 a.m. the Ride MCTS app will no longer be used by transit system.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerWill County Renew Fresh Food Share Program?
ARPA money doubles food share dollars spent at farmers markets. Board must approve plan.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Sam WoodsNo MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022
Service canceled due to driver shortage.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Races Finally Settled
Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Graham KilmerEvers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer