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Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys

Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys

Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.

Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship

Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.

How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?

How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?

Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.

MKE County: House of Correction Targets Recidivism
MKE County

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.

Erpenbach Won’t Run For Reelection

Erpenbach Won’t Run For Reelection

Democratic state senator and 22-year veteran was central figure during Act 10 protests.

Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah

Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah

Judge ruled there is probable cause former Tosa cop committed homicide with a dangerous weapon.

City Hall: Pastors Demand “Tax and Take” Moratorium
City Hall

Pastors Demand “Tax and Take” Moratorium

City officials say it's not possible, as discussion of how to handle churches gets confusing.

City Hall: General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise
City Hall

General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise

First raise for non-resident workers since 2008.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Catholic Financial Life Building For Sale
Eyes on Milwaukee

Catholic Financial Life Building For Sale

Organization could move. Former "Knights" tower has 19 floors, offices and apartments.

FPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions

FPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions

Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.

MKE County: Committee Approves Goats Proposal
MKE County

Committee Approves Goats Proposal

Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”

Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings

Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings

Police oppose its operation, council voted to close it, but owner fighting this in courts.