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County Board’s Flawed Decision Costs Taxpayers $76 Million
Today, a special committee hand-picked by County Board leaders, spent five minutes in open session and quickly voted to not allow the contract.
Feb 20th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Review Committee Decision Good for Transit Riders
"MV Transportation has a questionable track record managing transit systems far smaller than the Milwaukee County Transit System."
Feb 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Transit Riders Union
Mental Health Bill Does Nothing for Patients
Where Are the Changes to the System that Make Improvements for Patients. And How Does It Improve Accountability for the Patients?
Feb 10th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Milwaukee County Board Approves Next Steps for Solar Farm at Mitchell Airport
The Milwaukee County Board has passed a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Lipscomb Praises Passage of 2014 Ready-to-Work Investment
Legislation Provides $400,000 for Extension of “R2W” Program
Feb 7th, 2014 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee County Board Passess Rainey’s Resolution to Create Minority Impact Statements for County Contracts and Grants of $300,000 or More
Ordinance Would Ensure That At-Risk Minority Populations Are Considered in County Projects
Feb 7th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisor Peggy Romo West Critizes Mental Health Bill
Says Reform Bill Under Consideration by Legislature Will Not Help Patient Care
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Bowen Thanks Colleagues for Passage of Living Wage
Encourages County Executive to Sign Ordinance
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Supervisor Gerry Broderick Criticizes Gov. Scott Walker’s Support of Mental Health Bill
Milwaukee County Supervisor Gerry Broderick issued the following statement regarding Gov. Scott Walker’s support of a mental health “reform” bill currently being considered in the Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Gerry Broderick
Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution
Says It Makes Little Economic Sense, Will Hurt Jobs in Milwaukee County
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor Disappointed with the County Board Adoption of the Minimum Wage Ordinance
The resolution would require employers who contract with the County to pay their employees a minimum of $11.33.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Public Works Committee to Hear Plans for New Taxicab Permits
Tomorrow’s meeting of the Common Council’s Public Works Committee will include testimony about the process for issuing 100 new taxicab vehicle permits – including a possible lottery for those permits if necessary.
Jan 28th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
