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County Highway Worker Hit While Helping Car Stuck in the Snow
A Milwaukee County Highway Maintenance Supervisor was hit by a car around noon today near 73rd and Silver Spring Drive.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Announces New Airport Director for MKE
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Jan 28th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Second Traveling Beer Garden Tour Added for 2015
More than $400,000 Raised Last Year, Money Goes to Improve Parks
Jan 27th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Does Milwaukee Need an Aerotropolis?
Many cities have embraced concept of airport centered growth. Is Milwaukee falling behind?
Jan 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Anti-Streetcar Referendum Succeed?
The process is far more complicated legally than has been reported. Which will make it harder for opponents.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum
Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne and Bruce Murphy
New Express Bus Routes Start in January
The good news: Three new express routes will move riders more quickly across the county. The bad: transit system running out of money.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Is O’Donnell Purchase a Sweetheart Deal?
Northwestern Mutual won’t sign full deed restriction for county deal, leaving it free to develop a high-rise development on lakefront land.
Nov 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Abele Proposes Budget Compromise That Will Add Transit & Deputies, Match Employee Health Care Contributions and Lower Taxes $2.2 Million
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced his vetoes today.
Nov 18th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Urges Milwaukee County Executive and Board to Allocate Funds for Estabrook Dam Removal in FY2015 Budget
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is asking the County Board and County Executive to remove Estabrook Dam.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
The Tragedy of O’Donnell Park
The proposed sale to NML suggests the city has yet to learn from its folly in building this eyesore.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Assault on Wisconsin’s Campaign Laws
Given higher court’s slap-down of Judge Randa’s decisions overthrowing Wisconsin laws, just where does the law now stand?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
County Executive Abele Reminds People That Guns Are Not Allowed at the Courthouse
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wants to remind people that it is against the law to bring a gun to the Courthouse, even if you have a concealed carry license. In less than a month security officers have caught two people bringing guns into the Courthouse. In both instances the weapons were identified by security officers and sheriff’s deputies were immediately notified. “While public discussion around this issue has sometimes been confusing, let me be perfectly clear: state law does not allow people to bring weapons of any kind into the Courthouse. The specific statute is intended to keep public spaces like the Courthouse safe. We take the law and public safety very seriously,” County Executive Abele said. According to State Statute 175.60 (http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/175/60), a licensee may not bring their weapon into “any portion of a building that is a county, state, or federal courthouse.”
Oct 23rd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Where Walker, Burke Stand on Open Records
Grilled by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the two offer different takes on how to assure the public's right to know.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Mark Pitsch
The Lt. Governor Nobody Wanted
Few on Scott Walker’s team wanted Rebecca Kleefish to win or had any respect for her. Yet she could be the next governor.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Equality Wins in Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Immediately Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses
Oct 6th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Introduces $1.3 Billion Budget for 2015
Highlighting increases in public safety, mental health care and other critical services, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele introduced his 2015 Recommended Budget today.
Oct 1st, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Increased Public Safety, Expanded Mental Health Care Services and Tax Freeze Top Abele’s 2015 Budget Proposal
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will highlight his 2015 Budget Proposal
Sep 21st, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Offers Help to Aging Veterans
Free Event Tomorrow
Sep 14th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Another Historic Step Forward for Marriage Equality
New Marriage Licenses Remain on Hold
Sep 4th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Great Plan Gets Even Better!
1.9 Acres of Public Space and Direct Access to Lakefront Highlights Updated Couture Plan
Sep 3rd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
The Remarkable Clout of Sheriff Clarke
A stunning election increases his power. What does it mean for Milwaukee?
Aug 19th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Deadbeat Dad Arrested in California
Raul Cardona Owes His Children $250,000
Aug 14th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Holds Budget Town Hall Meetings
County Executive Chris Abele invites the community to two town hall meetings on his 2015 Proposed Budget.
Aug 9th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Is David Clarke “Sheriff Spends a Lot”?
Attack ads blast Clarke. Another targets “dysfunctional” Marina Dimitrijevic. Who’s buying all these nasty ads?
Aug 5th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
County Executive and Sheriff Working Together to Protect Taxpayers
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke are announcing a crackdown on employees abusing medical leave.
Jul 2nd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Anti-Marriage Equality Lawsuit Quickly Dismissed
Abele Sued Over His Support of Same Sex Marriage
Jun 30th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Walker, Sykes and Belling
The New Republic feature story on Scott Walker and talk radio is juicy stuff. But is it true?
Jun 19th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Receives $1.8 Million for Fatherhood Program
Milwaukee County Child Support Services Department has received $1.8 million to continue its award winning fatherhood program.
Jun 14th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Disappointed in Marriage Decision, Vows to Keep Fighting for Equality
County Executive Chris Abele said he is disappointed in U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb’s ruling today that halts same sex marriages.
Jun 13th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Courthouse Open Saturday for Weddings, Register of Deeds Offering Birth Certificates
The Milwaukee County Courthouse will be open from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, June 7th to allow couples to receive marriage licenses.
Jun 6th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Orders Courthouse Open Late to Allow Couples to Marry
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is keeping the Courthouse open late today in the wake of the historic court ruling allowing same sex couples to get married in Wisconsin.
Jun 6th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
New Partnership Will Spark Park East Development
City, County, State, Federal Government and Private Sector Working Together
Jun 6th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Regional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday
Southeast Wisconsin Regional Heroin/Opiates Symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 4.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Milwaukee County Unveils Program to Fight Foreclosure Crisis
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proud to announce the Milwaukee County Foreclosure Initiative.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Parks and the Wisconsin Bike Federation are teaming up for a group bicycle ride on Wednesday, May 14th.
May 13th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Marquette Law School, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to host one-day conference on political polarization
Marquette University Law School and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will host a one-day conference titled “Dividing Lines: Political Polarization and What it Means for Campaigns, Public Policy, and Political Engagement.”
May 6th, 2014 by Marquette University
Scott Walker’s Health Care Dilemma
His rejection of federal Medicaid dollars either costs Wisconsin lots of money or lots of lives.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor Taylor Not Schocked That Taxpayers Were Deceived About Additional Costs of Recently Approved Living Wage Ordinance
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor today expressed his extreme dissatisfaction with and voted against a resolution that provides funding for three staff positions at the Milwaukee County Comptroller's Office.
Apr 24th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
County Executive Abele’s Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Sale
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Apr 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
‘Food Truck Thursdays’ Return to the Courthouse
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele welcomes back some of the best food on wheels when Food Truck Thursday returns to the Courthouse on Thursday, April 17th.
Apr 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
10th Street Reopening TODAY
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will officially reopen 10th Street in front of the Courthouse at 3pm today.
Apr 11th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
The Extraordinary Fiscal Liberalism of David Clarke
It’s difficult to find anyone who increases his budget faster than Sheriff Clarke.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks Governor Scott Walker for signing a bill today that will create an independent board of experts to oversee Milwaukee County’s Behavioral Health Hospital.
Apr 8th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Fallen Iraq War Soldier Honored with Street Renaming
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett are proud to announce the honorary renaming of a section of Richards Street after Army Specialist Michelle Witmer.
Apr 4th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Statement on Milwaukee County Board Referendum
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the Milwaukee County Board referendum.
Apr 1st, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker holds lead over challenger Mary Burke in new Marquette Law School Poll
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov. Scott Walker leading Democratic candidate Mary Burke, 48 to 41 percent.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Marquette University
Mike Lovell Choice is Great News for Marquette and Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the hiring of Mike Lovell as the new president of Marquette University.
Mar 26th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Dan Bice’s Role in the John Doe
What did he know, when did he know it, and how has he affected the probe of Scott Walker?
Mar 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Who Is Mary Burke?
After meeting and interviewing her, I still find Burke something of an enigma.
Mar 18th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
County Executive Abele Praises Passage of Bills to Improve Mental Health Care and Create Jobs
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks the State Senate for the passage of two bipartisan bills that will strengthen Milwaukee County.
Mar 11th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?
Mar 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Bombshell New Report Casts Doubt on Gov. Walker’s Denial of Secret Email System in Governor’s Office
Report Cites Source Confirming Use of Laptops and Personal Emails by Key Members of Governor’s State Staff
Feb 25th, 2014 by One Wisconsin Now
How Walker Handled Open Records Request
Emails show his staff irked by requests and responding slowly, except when it benefits Walker.
Feb 21st, 2014 by Bill Lueders
County Executive Abele Statement on Shoreline Bill
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele supports a bipartisan state bill that will be considered this week by the state Assembly to formally recognize the Milwaukee shoreline boundary that was established in 1913.
Feb 5th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health
Says Legislation Could Reduce Accountability, Looks Like More of the Same; He Questions How It Will Help Patients
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
County Executive Abele Greets Veterans in California
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will greet Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson in California on Saturday as they end their 2,700 mile walk from Milwaukee to Los Angeles.
Jan 30th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will attend a number of events Sunday and Monday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 18th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Proposes New Beer Garden for 2014
County Could See $100,000 a Year in Revenue
Jan 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Cuts Electricity Use in 2013
Milwaukee County’s “Kill-a-Watt” Challenge to save money and cut electricity wrapped up a successful 2013.
Dec 30th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Meets With White House Staff on ACA & Minimum Wage
In addition to raising the minimum wage, Abele is focused on closing the wage gap by helping people get back to work and into more skilled, higher paying jobs, through stronger economic development and jobs training.
Dec 19th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Tom Ament Strikes Again
Author of infamous pension plan also devised a 1990 measure giving supervisors unconstitutional power over executive appointees.
Dec 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Statement on County Board’s Wage Mandate
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released a statement today responding to the County Board’s consideration of a plan to mandate higher wages.
Dec 16th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Chris Abele endorses Dan Adams for 19th Assembly District
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proudly announced his support for former prosecutor Dan Adams’ bid for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District.
Dec 10th, 2013 by Dan Adams
Statement on the Passing of Betty Quadracci
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the passing of Betty Quadracci.
Dec 9th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Christmas Tree Lights Up the Courthouse
Wednesday – December 4, 2013
Dec 3rd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Abele’s Vetoes Lower Property Taxes, Increase Rainy Day Fund and Strikes a Compromise with Supervisors
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is issuing vetoes to the 2014 Budget that will lower property taxes $1.6 million while adding $2 million to the Debt Service Reserve, the County’s rainy day fund.
Nov 20th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Wangard Breaks Ground on New Apartment Development in Park East Corridor
Avenir apartments expected to open September 2014
Nov 8th, 2013 by Wangard Partners, Inc.
County Executive Abele Discusses 2014 Budget at WisPolitics Luncheon
The event starts at 11:30am at the Zilber School of Public Health, 1240 N 10th Street, Milwaukee.
Nov 1st, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Taylor Names Thomas Harris New Chief of Staff
For Immediate Release
Oct 11th, 2013 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
“Flash Mob” Comes to the Courthouse
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce the Milwaukee County Courthouse will once again host a “flash mob” to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Oct 11th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Job Fair for Military Veterans on Thursday
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office are happy to announce a job fair for Military Veterans on Thursday, October 3rd at the War Memorial Center from 9am- 1pm.
Sep 30th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Abele’s Proposed Budget Won’t Raise Taxes, Invests in Mental Health & Public Safety
The $1.3 billion budget holds the line on property taxes while making important investments across Milwaukee County.
Sep 26th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Abele’s 2014 Budget Features New Public Safety Initiative
The budget also provides the Sheriff the flexibility to avoid any Deputy layoffs while continuing to realign the department to focus on its core mission in a fully incorporated County.
Sep 25th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
In Milwaukee, Mayor Rybak Unveils New Ad Campaign to Attract Same-Sex Weddings to Minneapolis
“I Want to Marry You in Minneapolis” campaign running in Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago publications
Sep 9th, 2013 by Press Release
Fight for Marriage Equality in Wisconsin Will Go On
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court voted to recognize gay marriage.
Jun 26th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Presents John Malan with Purple Heart Pass
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will honor WTMJ-TV Meteorologist John Malan’s military service during the Marcus Center’s annual Flag Day celebration on Friday, June 14th.
Jun 12th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Free Summer Events for Military Veterans in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce that public and private agencies in Milwaukee County are once again offering active military, drilling reservists, veterans and their families free admission to a variety of entertainment venues this summer. From Summerfest to the Milwaukee County Zoo, veterans are being thanked for the service. For a full list of events and venues visit: http://tinyurl.com/MKECoVetsEvents
Jun 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
UWM Unveils Student-Built Mobile App for Milwaukee County
Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County will jointly unveil a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Press Release
County Executive Abele Hires New Parks Director
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will hold a news conference today at Kosciuszko Park to introduce new Parks Director John Dargle.
May 30th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Thanks Legislators for Increasing Child Support Funding
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele applauds members of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for putting money back into the budget to support Child Support funding across the state.
May 22nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Offering Help to Aging Veterans
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office (MCVSO) and the Milwaukee County Department on Aging (MCDA) are organizing a free one-day event to deliver awareness of benefits to eligible aging veterans and their surviving spouses.
May 9th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Thanks Assembly for Passing Reform Bill
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks the Wisconsin Assembly for approving the Milwaukee County reform bill.
May 8th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Vetoes Board’s Plan
Veto Cites Legal Concerns and Lack of Clarity
May 2nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Chris Abele’s Statement on the Passage of the Milwaukee County Reform Bill
The full Assembly is expected to take up the reform bill next week.
Apr 11th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Hires Economic Development Director
Teig Whaley-Smith, Economic Development Firm Founder and Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University, Joins Milwaukee County
Apr 8th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Asks the State to Restore Transit Funding
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele testified in front of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) today.
Apr 4th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Statement on Pension Backdrop Lawsuit
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement today about the lawsuit filed against Abele’s reform of the pension backdrop.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Michael Mayo Sr. Vows to Fight County Board Downsizing
Says Downsizing Would Increase Constituency, Make It Difficult to Represent All Residents
Mar 21st, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Art Museum, War Memorial Groups Claim Success in Negotiations
Board-Appointed Mediator Advances Recommendations to Committee of Milwaukee County Board
Mar 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Veterans Job Fair Offers Hundreds of Job Openings for Vets
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9am - 1pm.
Mar 3rd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Names House of Correction Superintendent
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has named Michael Hafemann as the interim Superintendent of the House of Correction (HOC) in Franklin.
Mar 1st, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Mayo Challenges County Executive Claims in State of the County Address
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. challenged several items in the State of the County speech delivered by the county executive on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Oak Creek Police Department.
Feb 11th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Unanimously Approved Audit Plan Has Major Flaws
Comprehensive performance plan carelessly tossed aside
Feb 8th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
County Executive Abele Applauds Gov. Walker’s Commitment to Mental Health
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele applauds Governor Scott Walker’s announcement today of a $29 million investment in mental health programs and services.
Feb 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board
Two-Thirds board vote required before proposal can even be heard.
Feb 6th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Milwaukee County Deserves Better
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement today in response to a story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Supervisor Deanna Alexander has been intimidated by Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and other Supervisors for supporting significant reform of the County Board.
Jan 28th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will attend a number of events Sunday and Monday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 19th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
2013 Wisconsin PGA Junior Championship Comes to Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is excited to announce that the Wisconsin PGA will move its Junior Championship to Milwaukee County golf courses this summer.
Jan 16th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
