Mayor Barrett Announces Milwaukee’s Harbor District Awarded National Grant to Improve Public Access to the Waterfront

Mayor Barrett Announces Milwaukee’s Harbor District Awarded National Grant to Improve Public Access to the Waterfront

Revitalizing the economy and ecology of the Harbor District was identified as a catalytic project in Mayor Barrett’s ReFresh Milwaukee Sustainability Plan.

Sen. Taylor attends Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial

Sen. Taylor attends Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial

After attending the Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial today, Taylor released the following statement

Legal Opinion: OSPP Plan to Preserve Funding for MPS, Protect Our Public Schools Meets the Law
Legal Opinion

OSPP Plan to Preserve Funding for MPS, Protect Our Public Schools Meets the Law

Amid questions raised about the legality of the proposal Dr. Means and County Executive Abele sought a formal legal opinion.

Statement on Proposed Rule Modifying DMV Identification Requirements for Voters

Statement on Proposed Rule Modifying DMV Identification Requirements for Voters

"The provision will be more helpful if more people know about it, and that underscores the need for voter education."

Heroin study funding to go before Public Safety Committee

Heroin study funding to go before Public Safety Committee

Since 2005, Milwaukee County has seen a 495% increase in heroin-related deaths.

State representative Kooyenga, teachers’ union president Schroeder to discuss the future of education in Milwaukee

State representative Kooyenga, teachers’ union president Schroeder to discuss the future of education in Milwaukee

The two guests will discuss what they see as the best ways to improve educational outcomes for Milwaukee children.

GE Healthcare’s Doug Dietz to address graduates at Commencement

GE Healthcare’s Doug Dietz to address graduates at Commencement

Technology innovator Dietz to speak at Commencement

Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senator Baldwin Passes the Senate

Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senator Baldwin Passes the Senate

Improves training & support for first responders to respond to incidents such as oil train derailments in Wisconsin & across the country

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces East Summerfest Place

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces East Summerfest Place

From now on, the home of the company that produces “The World’s Largest Music Festival” can be found by its name at 639 E. Summerfest Place.

Governor Scott Walker Approves Emergency Rule Easing Access to DMV Identification Documents for Voters

Governor Scott Walker Approves Emergency Rule Easing Access to DMV Identification Documents for Voters

The Division of Motor Vehicles announced a new process to issue photo ID card receipts to those who need them to vote.

The Manhattan Transfer meets Take 6 in The Summit Concert Coming to the Marcus Center on Wednesday, October 26

The Manhattan Transfer meets Take 6 in The Summit Concert Coming to the Marcus Center on Wednesday, October 26

In 1982 and 1983 the group won consecutive Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group category for, respectively, “Route 66” and “Why Not!”

Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants $1.25M to Children’s to tackle childhood asthma

Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants $1.25M to Children’s to tackle childhood asthma

Research partnership will study effectiveness of reducing environmental triggers of asthma