President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month

President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month

Alderman Davis said it is just one of many contributions that the President has made to the African American community.

MPS employee to receive U.S. Department of Defense’s Patriot Award for supporting “citizen warrior” colleague

MPS employee to receive U.S. Department of Defense’s Patriot Award for supporting “citizen warrior” colleague

Speech pathologist Wendy Weir, called a ‘hero’ by 1st Sgt. Ginger Macdonald, to receive award Friday at 12:30 p.m. at MPS Central Services

Alderwoman Coggs Names 6th District Difference Makers Winners

Alderwoman Coggs Names 6th District Difference Makers Winners

At a town hall meeting Wednesday night, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs announced the winners of the 2012 6th District Difference Makers awards.

Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday

Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday

A City Hall event on Friday (February 1) entitled “Panel on Urban Home Ownership and Neighborhood Vitality during the Foreclosure Crisis,” will feature Alderman Nik Kovac.

JOBS NOW!

JOBS NOW!

Democrats debut jobs package as exciting first step this session toward rebuilding Wisconsin’s middle class

Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School

Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School

School to build on science/technology/engineering/arts/math programs to focus on innovation and creativity; middle school to be phased out; smaller 9th-grade class next year; students, staff will be asked to recommit

Ald. Dudzik: Streetcar utility concerns are nothing new
Ald. Dudzik

Streetcar utility concerns are nothing new

I am absolutely sure this same information, and even maps of potentially problematic utilities, were available to Alderman Donovan.

Two more reasons to say “NO!” to the downtown streetcar

Two more reasons to say “NO!” to the downtown streetcar

Alderman Donovan outlines potential huge cost overruns

Downtown Milwaukee: “Old World Charm, New World Class”
Downtown Milwaukee

“Old World Charm, New World Class”

A Plan to Revitalize and Grow Milwaukee’s Downtown: Minus the Downtown Streetcar

Statement from Rep. Barca on the appointment of Reed Hall as permanent WEDC CEO

Statement from Rep. Barca on the appointment of Reed Hall as permanent WEDC CEO

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), a board member of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), released the following statement today after Gov. Walker announced his appointment of interim CEO Reed Hall as the permanent CEO of WEDC.

MPS’ initial budget plans give another boost to art, music, physical ed as budget survey opens
Milwaukee County Deserves Better

Milwaukee County Deserves Better

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement today in response to a story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Supervisor Deanna Alexander has been intimidated by Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and other Supervisors for supporting significant reform of the County Board.