Weekly
Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew Restaurant Would Bring Home Cooking to Uptown Neighborhood
Jazz'z Kitchen is expected to open Nov. 15 near the corner of W. Center St. and 51st St.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTauro Cocina’s Flan is as Authentic as it Gets
Local baker makes her grandmother's recipe for the restaurant.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Sophie BolichGroup Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard
Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRenovated Green Bay Playfield Opens
MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMad Chicken Planned for Northwest Side
The fast-casual chicken restaurant would open third Milwaukee location near 78th and Capitol Dr.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sophie BolichEvers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWinter Farmers Market Ditching Deer District for Capitol Drive
Farmers market will relocate to church at 53rd and Capitol for upcoming season.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sophie BolichCouncil Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneAppeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling
Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio