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Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’
Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Supervisors Want County To Buy Only Union-Made Vehicles
Supervisors want only union-made, American vehicles for the county.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall
But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination
But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff’s Deputy Is Again Sending Controversial Emails To Politicians
The deputy was suspended in 2021 for sending emails to politicians that identified him as Milwaukee deputy.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate
See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Approves Sales Tax
County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Seek to Delay Sales Tax Vote
Clancy has proposal to give supervisors "cover" to support sales tax.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Time for County Board to Guts Up
If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Task Force Makes Recommendations for Security on Buses
Should security officers work for county or the transit system? Report doesn't take a stand.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives
Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bounce Milwaukee Will Close
Southside entertainment venue closing at end of August; owners cite rent increase.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary
Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Evers Can Change Budget With Partial Vetoes
He could veto top tax bracket cut. He could also veto entire budget bill.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase
Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider
Requesting bids from food service providers for its three detention facilities.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding
Union demands protection for transit funding. 'We have to fight vigorously.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?
It's unclear if there's the needed two-thirds majority of board willing to vote for it.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Could End Privatized Security, Hire Its Own Workers
Task force moving toward a non-law enforcement security force controlled by the county or MCTS.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control
Shortage of primary-care doctors in many parts of state limits access to birth control.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue
Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.
May 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy
Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.
Apr 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders
44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Board Approves Harley Park Deal
Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund
Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail
Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary
Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds
Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food
Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief
Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Push for Evidence-Based Bail Laws
Calling for risk assessment tools, opposing Republican bail ballot referendum.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund
But the county Corporation Counsel calls the proposal "nearly certainly illegal."
Mar 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates
Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Transportation Building Going Solar?
Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year
County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper
Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Evers’ Budget Funds Affordable Housing, Tenant Legal Support
Help for low-income renters would have significant impact in Milwaukee.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight
Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years
Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance
Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls
Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly
Sup. Ryan Clancy looks to break up Aramark Corporation's control over both food services and commissary.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Detention in Racine Approved
Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.
Dec 20th, 2022 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
Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes
Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strip Vending Machines Planned for Milwaukee
New strategy designed to address record overdose deaths.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract
Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service
Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Detention Center Overcrowded
After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms
And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal
Committee rejects report with cost estimates on video, in-person visitations at jail, House of Correction.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine
County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?
Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy
Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Interview with Mohamed Awad
Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Has ‘Right To Shelter’ Initiative Worked?
Housing advocates say programs need more funding to have an impact.
Aug 5th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit
While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
How Milwaukee Police Do Cell Phone Surveillance
A log of 227 investigations reveals how MPD phone surveillance works.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor
Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'
Jul 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum
County proposal to measure support for state ban on semi-automatic weapons.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races
Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach
After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.
May 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist
Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.
May 24th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 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
