David Crowley

After Quick Success, Parks Fundraising Effort More Than Doubles In Size

'Cheers to Our Parks' seeks donations for $1.25 million effort.

MCTS Budget Deficit Bigger Than Previously Reported

Planned service cuts will only get the deficit to $10.9 million.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Over $9 Million for Initiatives to Combat Opioid Epidemic

How Bucks, Brewers Help Bankrupt Milwaukee County

County faces $46 million deficit. How much is due to sports subsidies?

PurpleLine Bus Route Getting $21 Million Upgrade

County previously had plans for BRT line through 27th Street corridor.

New MPM Facility Drops a Beam While Celebrating New Milestone

A scary moment, then celebration of progress for Nature & Culture Museum.

Who Will Lead MCTS?

Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?

Two More Southside Progressive Leaders Endorse Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election in Supervisory District 4

Leaders are latest to join the growing coalition of support for Eckblad's re-election.

District Attorney Kent Lovern’s Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget

Transit Union Gives Leader Strike Authority

MCTS is facing a budget deficit, political blowback and, now, labor unrest.

MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds

Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.

Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns

Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.

Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal

But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.

State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol

New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Congressional Passage of President Trump’s Budget Bill

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

County Transportation Director Resigns

Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.

MATC Appoints Three District Board Members, Including Two Reappointments

Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year

System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.

After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit

County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.

Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project

Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley’s Statement on County Board of Supervisors’ Vote to Not Approve McGovern Park Senior Center Redevelopment

The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool

Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'

New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood

Three new affordable duplexes, the first of 20, part of county-funded project.

Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities

County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.

Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project

Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.

Congresswoman Moore, Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Port Milwaukee Director Spotlight Significance of Great Lakes Maritime Industry

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

Milwaukee County Executive Statement on the Deaths and Shootings of the Minnesota Lawmakers

Grand Opening Held For New Coggs Building

County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.

Milwaukee County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center

The building honors the legacy of Marcia P. Coggs, a political trailblazer and human services champion, while ushering in a new era of human service access and delivery for Milwaukee County residents

Crowley Launches Small Business Grant Program, Announces First Winner

County providing funding for brick-and-mortar businesses.

Milwaukee County’s New “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program Officially Approved

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will provide grants and resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

How State Has Slashed Milwaukee County’s Funding

County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.

County Executive David Crowley Celebrates Historic Economic Impact in Milwaukee’s Tourism Industry

Milwaukee County's tourism industry achieved unprecedented success in 2024, with total economic impact reaching $4.321 billion

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Maxwell Anderson Trial Verdict

Deep Thought Could Be Sold

County could have public auction for boat abandoned at the lakefront, then removed and now in a towing lot.

County Replaces July 3 Fireworks With a Drone Show

Private sponsors will pay for more 'inclusive' show with no explosions.

Preserve Our Parks Opposes Development in McGovern Park

Calls on Citizens to Contact Elected Representatives to Vote NO

In Solidarity with Yessenia Ruano: Milwaukee Community Stands with Beloved Teacher and Mother Forced to Self-Deport

With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed.

Acts Housing Nears $26.4 Million Fundraising Campaign Goal as Non-Profit Marks its 30th Anniversary

Launches Public Phase of Opening Doors Campaign Designed to Transform Local Housing Landscape and Expand Homeownership

Supervisor Jack Eckblad Applauds Partnership Between Milwaukee County and Red Cross in Holler Park Neighborhood

This partnership in Holler Park is helping neighbors house and care for neighbors from across Milwaukee County displaced by fire.

Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project

More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.

Board Approves Small Business Grant Program

County plans $200,000 in grants for small businesses planning brick-and-mortar locations.

County Executive Crowley Praises Milwaukee County Board for Approving New Building Bridges Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks

Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.

Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba

David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.

Nearly 160 Organizations Across Wisconsin Call for Investment in Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex

County Opens New Coggs Building

Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces 2025 Healthy County Challenge

In its fourth year, events will center around health, wellness, nature, and community

County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026

Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.

County Executive Crowley Connects Pulaski High School Students To Career Pathways During Public Works Week In Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Celebrates National Public Works Week

Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center

Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.

Supervisor Jack Eckblad and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Introduce Resolution Supporting Innovative County-Wide Affordable Housing Marketplace

New partnership with CityWise will expand access to safe, affordable housing through a transparent, renter-focused platform—with no cost to the county.

Cheers to Three Years! Juneau Beer Garden Reopens May 16

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Milwaukee County Awarded $250,000 as a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Nine communities in the United States received this national honor

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces New “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

2025 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 14th at Wilson Park

County Replaces Its Oldest Playground

New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.

Airport Gardens Neighborhood Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Mitchell Airport Park

Community-led project spans multiple county administrations to deliver long-awaited playground at Mitchell Airport Park

Seeds of Change in 53206 Area

Youth gardening program seeks to nurture a healthier neighborhood.

County Wants To Boost Small Business, Commercial Corridors

County planning program directing funding to brick-and-mortar businesses and commercial corridor development.

The Final Voyage of Deep Thought

It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.

Supervisor Vincent Kicks Off Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health Awareness Month

How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities

Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.

AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Programs in Milwaukee and State

Medical clinics, homeless shelters, conservation and legal programs harmed.

Milwaukee County Invites Community Input at “Future State” Listening Sessions

Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor

Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Encourages Residents to Access Services and Resources Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month

Multiple events taking place to bring awareness to services for children and adults

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Federal Funding Cuts to AmeriCorps

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

New MCTS Apprenticeship Program Seeks Stronger Workforce

Inaugural program aims to better train and retain bus drivers and mechanics.

Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?

Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.

County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan

Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.

Supervisors Will Work On Plan for Sheriff Review Board

Key supervisor wants to work out details in time for 2026 budget process, while sheriff is pursuing her own board.

Mayor, County Executive React to Judge Dugan’s Arrest

Both call out ICE for disrupting justice system participation by repeatedly arresting people at courthouse.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI

Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.

Carbon-Free by 2050

County Supervisors Strengthen Climate Action Plan During Earth Month

Milwaukee County Board Passes Resolution to Protect Access, Justice, and Community Safety

Milwaukee County DHHS Publishes Strategic Plan with a Bold Vision for Creating a Healthy Community

No Wrong Door Navigators to lead interdisciplinary teams leveraging cross-department expertise

Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding

Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.

County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag

Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Milwaukee County Reminds Drivers Of National Work Zone Awareness Week (nwzaw) April 21-25, 2025

2025’s Theme is “Respect the Zone so we All Get Home”

County Opens Public Golf Courses

All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Opening of 2025 Golf Season

Historic Inaugural Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Legacy Gala to Celebrate Latino Business Excellence in Wisconsin

International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year

Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Highlights Youth Apprenticeship Partnership for Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex Project

Milwaukee County provides career development opportunities in upcoming project

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025

Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.

South Shore Beer Garden Kicks Off the 2025 Season with New Flavors and Fan Favorites

Invest in a Successful Future for Wisconsin’s Children

Early childhood education leads to later success. Statewide solution, funding needed.

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