Wisconsin High on State Funding of Local Governments – Local “Returns” on Taxes Paid Vary Widely by Municipality, County
MADISON— For every dollar state taxpayers send to Madison, 67¢ goes to local governments, schools, and property taxpayers, and not to running state agencies and programs.
Aug 20th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Youth Council awards $100,000 for Milwaukee youth programs
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council has allocated $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to six agencies that will use the money for initiatives ranging from health improvement and job skills training, to planting community gardens and preparing Milwaukee youth for college.
Aug 18th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
Take the Shuttle to Mexican Fiesta
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Mexican Fiesta on the bus
Aug 17th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act
American politics today is bursting at the seams with money, and most of it is donated anonymously. That lack of transparency is troubling to Alderman Michael J. Murphy and to members of the Common Council.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Where my loyalties rest
I feel compelled to respond today to the comments about me that came from Jeff Fleming on behalf of the Barrett administration.
Aug 17th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Janitors urge redevelopment authority to reject loan to rich, irresponsible developer
Janitors today at the meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will urge that the authority reject a request for a million dollar loan from developer Stewart Wangard.
Aug 16th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival is Saturday
The Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia (ACT) Business Improvement District #29 will be holding its free 2012 neighborhood celebration on the triangle at Capitol Dr. and Atkinson Ave. on Saturday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Aug 16th, 2012 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Property Values Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year – Values Off 3.2%
Only seven of 72 counties had increased values.
Aug 16th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Milwaukee County Chairwoman Reacts To Parks Director Depature
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic released the following statement upon learning of the departure of Milwaukee County Parks Director Sue Black:
Aug 16th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
County Executive Abele Announces National Search for New Parks Director
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is announcing a national search for a new Parks Director to replace Sue Black. Black is no longer with Milwaukee County.
Aug 16th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
Alderman Donovan to announce new efforts in fight against streetcar
Alderman Bob Donovan will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 16) to announce new efforts in his bid to derail the proposed downtown streetcar project.
Aug 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
MCTS SERVES IRISH FEST
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of Irish Fest.
Aug 15th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
