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Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement

Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.

City and Police Supervisors Reach Agreement on COVID Vaccinations

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force

City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.

New Policies Incentivize City Residency for Milwaukee Police, Firefighters

Fire & Police Commission pushing for public safety departments that reflect the city they protect and serve.

City Must Apologize to Sterling Brown

Council approves settlement, which includes apology and changes in how police are trained.

Sterling Brown Settlement Approved

City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.

Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement

Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.

FPC Fumbles Police Residency Points

Months of confused meetings fail to pass residency points for police promotions.

Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization endorses Earnell Lucas

"I am deeply honored by the support of my colleagues in the Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization."

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Zielinski Will Run for Mayor

Alderman declares for mayor, two years before the election, and police union endorses him.

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $40