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Maria Monreal-Cameron Remembered for Leadership in Hispanic Community

Maria Monreal-Cameron Remembered for Leadership in Hispanic Community

Longtime CEO of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce passed away this week.

Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing

Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing

The developer and Milwaukee native prioritizes affordable housing in his buildings.

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.

City Hall: What Can City Do About Pension Crisis?
City Hall

What Can City Do About Pension Crisis?

Milwaukee must find at least $90 million annually starting in 2023. All options are on the table.

Murphy’s Law: Wage Theft ‘Rampant’ in State
Murphy’s Law

Wage Theft ‘Rampant’ in State

10% of construction workers bilked of $23,500 per year on average. Will Legislature address problem?

City Hall: City Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
City Hall

City Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

In unanimous vote, Milwaukee passes local version of CROWN Act.

City Hall: Council Overrides Mayoral Veto, Wants Power To Fire Police Chief
City Hall

Council Overrides Mayoral Veto, Wants Power To Fire Police Chief

Council wants Legislature to give it firing power. Mayor's veto of this fails.

City Hall: Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
City Hall

Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission

But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.

City Hall: Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
City Hall

Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…

Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.

Colectivo Closes Prospect Avenue Cafe

Colectivo Closes Prospect Avenue Cafe

Union organizers say workers are 'devastated' by closure and layoffs.

Taverns: New Sports Bar and Grill for North Side
Taverns

New Sports Bar and Grill for North Side

4th Quarter Sports Bar & Grill moving to Arlington Heights neighborhood.

State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration

State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration

Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.