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Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Add Jackpot Tax?
Ald. Borkowski pushes 1% tax of all jackpots of at least $1,200 won at Potawatomi casino.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Election Bills Are Far Reaching
Restricting absentee voting, more power for Legislature, nursing home employees could face prison.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators, Citizens Battle Over Election Bills
Senate Elections committee debates: Do GOP bills enhance voting ‘integrity' or unleash 'war on voters’?
Feb 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Closes Door on Milwaukee Move
Plus: An abandoned basement discovered in former Grand Avenue Mall.
Feb 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City
Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year
Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
