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County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?
More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
More Insider Dealing By County Officials?
County Treasurer’s son handed the communications manager job. He was only candidate.
May 29th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Will Online Foreclosure Auction Prevent Intimidation, Collusion?
County attempts to thwart collusion by 'bad actor landlords' at property auctions.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Election Shakes Up County Board
Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Harley-Davidson Founder’s Home For Sale
Washington Heights home of William S. Harley on market for first time in 45 years
Aug 31st, 2021 by Michael Horne
Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejoins WI Counties Association
Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?
Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Furloughed Workers May Get Pension Credit
Proposal allows county employees furloughed by pandemic to still gain pension credit.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wauwatosa Struggles With History of Racism
As the city grapples with policing, racial injustice looms over the conversation.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Bus System Redesign Approved
More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Using Transit To Provide Voting Access
More buses on election day to make sure all who want to vote can get to polling places.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Alexander Wants More Public Input
County board, less than excited, votes to have the ordinance undergo a review.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Union Serve Notice on SSP America
Workers at company that serves airport demand a union, give company till Monday to officially respond.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar
Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Should County Operate Streetcar?
Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Abele Sell County Parks?
Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.
Jan 31st, 2016 by Virginia Small
County Will Allow Politics in Parks
“Bizarre” ban on political activity had restricted free speech for more than a decade.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Virginia Small
