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County Executive Chris Abele Introduces 2017 Executive Budget
Budget Commits to Building a Stronger Community with SAVE Transit Plan, Investment in Youth Programs and Public Safety, and Path towards $15 Living Wage
Sep 30th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Chris Abele Lays Out Path to $15/Hour Minimum Wage
A majority of Wisconsinites support increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Sep 28th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Mayor Barrett Highlights Neighborhood Revitalization Effort
Northcott Neighborhood House working to improve access to job skills, housing rehab
Sep 14th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett
300+ Strong Movement to host 2nd Annual Community Rally at Sherman Park
The free 300+ Strong Movement Rally – hosted by a collective of grassroots and youth serving organizations – will take place Saturday (September 10) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sherman Park.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Outsourced Wisconsin Tour Launched
Will travel Wisconsin to focus attention on corporate outsourcers who are taking public job creation dollars
Sep 8th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Milwaukee Police Department Arrests of Organizer Jarrett English and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff
Both men were handcuffed, forced to the ground, involuntarily searched and placed in a paddy wagon.
Aug 31st, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County to Move Forward on $2.3 Million Investment at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park
“Recent events in Milwaukee have proven how much we rely on institutions like Boys & Girls Clubs to serve as anchors in their communities,” County Executive Chris Abele said.
Aug 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith
“It is crucial that trust be restored to the relationship between the public and law enforcement,” said Rep. David Bowen
Aug 26th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Walker Economic Plan for Milwaukee Offers Nothing Up to Scale of the Problem
Like his Transform Milwaukee initiative, this plan is more hype than substance.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Cultural anthropologists helping to keep Milwaukee’s ethnic spirit alive
Nearly 100 anthropologists and anthropology interns have donated their time to help Milwaukee residents learn about their cultural and ethnic groups—past and present.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Urban Anthropology, Inc.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation launches fund to heal and strengthen neighborhoods
The Foundation will seed the new community-wide fund with an initial grant of $200,000.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
