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State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget
Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?
As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
2 Police Brutality Settlements Before the City
Council could approve $260,000 in settlements Tuesday.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Working for Clean Energy a Tricky Task
Polls show bipartisan support, but how you talk about it matters.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Utilities Seek Carbon Reduction Goals
We Energies, other utilities could help Evers meet goal of carbon neutral state by 2050.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Symphony Moves a 625-Ton Wall
MSO, contractors move huge wall as part of $89 million transformation of historic theater.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Seek to Limit Governor’s Veto
Legislators propose constitutional amendment to bar partial vetoes increasing spending.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Scooters
Mayor says scooters could be back on Milwaukee streets in a few weeks.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Pass Unanimously
Assembly also approves delaying closure of juvenile justice facilities, and passes electric scooter legalization.
Jun 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Raise Its Water Rates
Average customers in city and suburbs served directly will see their bills rise $7 per year.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Electric Scooters Could Return This Year
Bill working its way through state Legislature to legalize electric scooters.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
53206 ZIP Code Has “Stealth Depression”
Research finds adult male employment up since Great Recession, but still faces concentrated economic disadvantage.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Bill Targets Illicit Massage Parlors
Helps municipalities close them down. Another bill imposes fine for soliciting prostitutes.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Katie Cizel
"I think the Fiserv Forum will make a huge impact on tourism and night life this next year..."
Feb 11th, 2019 by Newaukee
Bay View Subway Shop Closes
Subway sandwich shop at KK and Becher closes, but could have new tenant soon.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Legislature Works Overnight To Curb Evers Power
Limits on early voting, constraints on Evers campaign promise on health care.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Regional Transportation Solutions Needed
Current system not working for a growing number of citizens.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Marilyn Miller and David Kraemer
City a Leader in White Nationalism
New Berlin is headquarters for neo-Nazi party founded by George Lincoln Rockwell.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line
County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
Black Workers Losing Transit to Jobs?
End of county bus routes 61 and 6 means no connection to jobs in other counties.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Program Recruits Women Candidates
Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Steven Walters
State Quietly Hiked Water Diversion in 2010
Tripled Pleasant Prairie’s allowable diversion of Lake Michigan water, greater than planned Foxconn diversion.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Foxconn Bid Winners Donate $68,000 to Walker
One-third of three dozen companies winning contracts give to Walker’s campaign.
Jul 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Mandel’s $130 Million Harbor Development
Plus: more manufacturing in West Allis.
Jul 22nd, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Winners Give Big to Walker
Owners, employees of companies chosen to construct Foxconn plant give him $180,000.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bay View’s New Eco-Friendly Bar
Plus: View MKE replaces Wolf Peach in Brewers Hill. And more Mexican fare at Westown Farmers Market.
Jun 21st, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford
Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Fall Election Could Be Fascinating
More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Unique New Place for Craft Beers
Eagle Park Brewing Co. is now in the century-old former space of The Hamilton. It is solid.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
“Job Lines” Buses Under Threat
Funding for buses that transport 28,000 workers to suburban jobs will soon be lost.
Apr 13th, 2018 by Rev. Marilyn Miller and Jim Addison
New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?
Plus: a new West Side Mexican place. And C. 1880 closing.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing
Wolf Peach investor says its operator is "almost delusional" and OMC story is "fictional."
Mar 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Last Mile Transit Still Lacking
City worker connections to suburban jobs inadequate, as county bus system struggles.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Joe Peterangelo
Third Ward Firehouse Conversion Approved
1915 riverfront building at foot of Water Street Bridge to become three unit "family retreat."
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Push Harsher Bail Rules
State constitutional amendment opposed by defense lawyers, supported by City of Milwaukee.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Credit Union Targets Riverwest, Harambee
Serving 53212 zip code, credit union elects board, seeks state approval.
Dec 29th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
22% of City Workers Live in Suburbs
Nearly 1,000 workers have left city since state ended residency rule.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City To Sell Water to Waukesha
After years of debate, Waukesha and Milwaukee strike a historic, 40-year deal.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Taco, Brat and Sushi Places
And a new martini bar in Walker's Point.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
Solar on Every Rooftop
New Berlin subdivision requires solar installation in all 34 homes.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
We Like Suburban Segregation
Governments have long enabled metro area's biases.
May 22nd, 2017 by James Rowen
New Pizza, New Burger Places
MOD Pizza in Shorewood and Oscar’s opens a second burger joint.
May 3rd, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses
Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
The Crazy Growth of Good City Brewing
Still new business already expanding operations and production.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
On the Road to Wales
Second Spring Classic proves all roads don’t lead to Rome.
Mar 24th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Banks Out; Starbucks In at Groceries
Banks closing at Piggy Wiggly, Pick 'N Save, Kroger, while Starbucks cafes added.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Clarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
An “Epidemic” of Voter Suppression
Experts say it's a massive problem in the state and may have swung election nationally.
Nov 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
AG Schimel Attacks Open Records Law
He is appealing to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an effort to keep two law enforcement training videos secret.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Finally, City Gets a… Poke Restaurant
Plus: new Walkers Point jazz lounge and Caribbean bar on Van Buren.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
You’re White, in America’s Most Segregated City
So what can you do to improve things?
Aug 17th, 2016 by Garrett Bucks
Top 10 Victories Over Walker
10 policy changes Gov. Walker and Republicans failed to pass in the last year.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
GOP Goal Less Access for Democratic Voters
But you have to sift through media coverage of trial testimony for the story.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Two MPS Schools in State’s Top 10
U.S. News ranks Reagan and King above most suburban high schools.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Has Dismal Credit Card Scores
City ranks far below most cities, while suburbs here beat most in America.
Jan 13th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
The Revenge of Scott Walker?
Law killing John Doe law assures no more such probes targeting him. But was reform needed?
Oct 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Pasta Tree’s Suzzette Metcalfe
Life's twists and turns brought Metcalfe to The Pasta Tree twice before she became owner.
Aug 10th, 2015 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Buckley’s Getting Much Bigger
Cass Street restaurant tripling in size in response to new apartments, condos and Northwestern Mutual tower.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
How The Sewerage District Came of Age
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been a national leader since its formation. Part 1 of a three-part series.
May 13th, 2015 by Susan Nusser
Why Businesses Are Moving To The City
Many are moving from suburbs to Downtown and Walker's Point, seeking younger workers.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps
An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
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
What is the True Value of Water?
Or as Common Council President Hines put it "What is Water Worth?" This question has been on the minds of local officials and citizens as of late because of the City of Milwaukee approving an agreement to sell water to New Berlin.
Aug 15th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Common Council Approves New Berlin Water Deal
This meeting included three highly debated resolutions, the “Wheel Tax”, the 9to5 direct legislation regarding sick pay, the water sale to New Berlin and the retirement of one of the most highly respected government officials. Marty Collins the outgoing Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood Services gave a heartfelt farewell speech stating “I’m proud to be a public servant”. Then he left with some suggestions and encouraged the Common Council and city staff to promote creativity to find solutions.When the resolution known as the “Wheel Tax” came up for discussion Alderman Jim Witkowiak offered an amendment that would cap the fee at $20 for the duration of the current Common Council. Although Alderman Michael Murphy explained that this amendment wasn’t meaningful because it could simply be overridden with a resolution in the future. Another amendment was offered by Alderman Joe Dudzik that would allow a portion of the vehicle registration fee to support street maintenance. Again it was suggested that this amendment had little value because it will be up to the budgetary process to determine that actual spending. Both of these amendments and the overall resolution passed with a veto proof majority and will no go to the Mayor for action.Another hot button resolution was the piece of direct legislation brought forward by the group 9to5, National Association of Women by obtaining 42,000 signatures in sixty days. The intention of the resolution is to force employers within the City of Milwaukee to give all employees paid sick time. Alderman Bob Donovan spoke out against the resolution saying that “this resolution may end up hurting the very same people it is intended to help”. Alderman Jim Bohl also expressed his concerns that this would resolution hurt business and that “if jobs leave this community there are no benefits to be had”. The Common Council had two options regarding this resolution, either adopt it immediately without changes or let it go to binding referendum. The Common Council voted to let it go to referendum.The most hotly debated issue of the day was the proposed water sale and the associated intergovernmental agreement with New Berlin. Alderman Robert Bauman initially questioned the legality of the water sale saying that his concerns were “beyond the question of policy” because this transaction was outside the bounds of what the Common Council had approved in December of 2007. He questioned if the sale was proper because the original authorization to negotiate was in reference to an area of New Berlin within the current Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (“MMSD”) service area while this transaction included a portion of New Berlin that is planned to be in the MMSD service area sometime in the future. Alderman Murphy agreed that “the department made a mistake without a doubt” but that the City of Milwaukee needs to move forward with this transaction or New Berlin may find another solution.The intergovernmental agreement with New Berlin included a non-compete clause and a $1.5 million payment to the City of Milwaukee. The non-compete […]
Jul 31st, 2008 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Approves New Berlin Water Deal
This meeting’s highlights included the proposed water sale to New Berlin and the reappointment of Jeff Mantes to the Commissioner the Department of Public Works.The water sale involved two separate resolutions. Resolution 080012 would handle the actual water sale and resolution 080011 will enact an intergovernmental agreement contingent on the water sale. Water sales are regulated by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC“) which sets the wholesale price of water and oversees water contracts. Because of this any additional constraints beyond the sales agreement had to handled in an intergovernmental agreement. This intergovernmental agreement included a non-compete clause between the cities as well as a one time $1.5 million payment to the City of Milwaukee from New Berlin to offset some of the potential economic impact associated with this transaction. Further as this agreement proposes the sale of water outside of the Great Lakes Basin it follows the requirements set for within the Great Lakes Compact.New Berlin is seeking to obtain the additional water source to support the middle third of the city, to large extent because of high levels of the radium existing in their water and the depletion of their aquifer. During the discussion it was brought up, that if New Berlin isn’t able to purchase water from the City of Milwaukee that New Berlin may spend $4 million on an upgrade to their facilities or pursue purchasing water from Oak Creek. Both of these options were potentially more expensive for New Berlin than purchasing from the City of Milwaukee but Jack F. Chiovatero, the Mayor of New Berlin, indicated the pressing need by stating that “I wouldn’t be sitting in front off you if I didn’t have the radium issue”.Alderman Robert Bauman repeatedly made the point that New Berlin fails to meet the City of Milwaukee’s guidelines for water sales. These guidelines are based on access to mass transit and affordable housing within the community wishing to purchase water. Further he pointed out that this resolution does not reflect the original authorization to negotiate as passed by the Common Council in December 2007. In addition to Alderman Bauman’s vocal opposition various organizations such as the Good Jobs & Livable Neighborhoods Coalition, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, and the ACLU spoke out in opposition to the water sale. This opposition stems from the idea that sending water to sprawling communities without adequate housing or transit options makes access to the new jobs, that this transaction will support, near impossble for low-income residents of Milwaukee to access. In addition to those concerns Bill Holahan, the Chairman of the UWM Department of Economics stated that “over the next 20 years the expansion out there will swamp the $1.5 million” and that “economic value of the water is probably not reflected in the $1.5 million”. Despite these issues and concerns the resolution was approved and sent to a special meeting of the Finance & Personnel Committee held prior to July 30th’s Common Council Meeting.The other contentious item was the […]
Jul 30th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Why Can’t MATC Get A Good President?
Is it possible that no one wants to be president of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Jul 9th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
