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City Hall: Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy
City Hall

Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy

'Sloppy' says a council member as city cycles through labor negotiator nominees.

Milwaukee Hiring New Negotiator To Interface With Police, Fire Unions

Milwaukee Hiring New Negotiator To Interface With Police, Fire Unions

Benjamin Roovers would replace the late Veronica Rudychev.

City Hall: Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant
City Hall

Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant

Would fund 30 positions, prevent more police reductions, but presents future fiscal issues.

City Hall: Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay
City Hall

Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay

Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.