Milwaukee Downtown names its 2016 Downtown Achievement Award winners

Milwaukee Downtown names its 2016 Downtown Achievement Award winners

At the conclusion of the annual meeting, catalytic projects and leaders were honored for their contributions to the central business district.

June Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

June Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

In June, the Lynden Sculpture Garden is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day except Thursdays (closed), and remains open until 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.

PolitiFact Wisconsin Issues “Pants on Fire” Rating to Claim that OSPP Commissioner Wants to “Gut” MPS
Bipartisan VA Reform Passes Senate, Prevents Doctors Once Fired or Suspended by VA from Treating Veterans

Bipartisan VA Reform Passes Senate, Prevents Doctors Once Fired or Suspended by VA from Treating Veterans

Bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jerry Moran and Thom Tillis closes loophole

Let’s get to the root of the problem

Let’s get to the root of the problem

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 20, 2016

Family-Friendly Concert Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Family-Friendly Concert Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 3

00 pm

Kenwood United Methodist Church. 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces Entertainment Lineup for the Big Gig BBQ Presented by Meijer

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces Entertainment Lineup for the Big Gig BBQ Presented by Meijer

The Big Gig BBQ will be held September 4, 2016 from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, rain or shine.

South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications

South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications

Zepnick wants owner Ron Schneider to immediately rescind the policy and establish a reasonable set of expectations that addresses both customer service efficiency and treating everyone with respect regardless of their ethnic background.

Sen. Taylor applauds Milwaukee Bucks labor agreement

Sen. Taylor applauds Milwaukee Bucks labor agreement

The deal includes a $15 per hour wage indexed to inflation, prioritizes hiring from Milwaukee’s poorest zip codes and ensures workers the right to collective bargaining.

Bucks Statement on Security Incident

Bucks Statement on Security Incident

The Milwaukee Bucks released the following statement on the recent security incident

Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees

Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees

Bucks commit to job quality and access initiatives for future jobs in the new arena and surrounding development

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.