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County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery
County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff
Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Steil Wants to Ban Free Bus Rides
Republican Congressman targets MCTS with bill banning 'universal fare free.' MCTS says it has no such policy.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Cuts Leave Some Riders Stranded
Blind transit riders losing access to work, seeing quality of life diminished.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County
A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Plans 15% Service Cut
Budget issues yield more frequency reductions, elimination of same-day paratransit service.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board
MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
6 Bus Routes That Could Disappear in 2026
MCTS planning route cuts and modifications as it faces large annual operating deficits.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending
Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Reaches New Labor Agreement With Union
Three-year agreement avoids union-authorized strike.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Corporate Mergers Cost Taxpayers
Security company mergers leave county with nowhere to turn.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Steil Calls For Greater Federal Oversight of MCTS
Congressman points to fare evasion, but hasn't contacted county officials.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
