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.

Historic Milwaukee Presents Remarkable MIlwaukee

Historic Milwaukee Presents Remarkable MIlwaukee

Historic Milwaukee Inc, presents Remarkable Milwaukee: Honoring Conrad Schmitt Studios and The Gruenke Family on February 25, 2013 at The Grain Exchange Room.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit back for a second year

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit back for a second year

Event showcases resources available to aspiring business owners.

Instead of lifting residency requirement, let’s expand school choice and fix the “funding flaw”

Instead of lifting residency requirement, let’s expand school choice and fix the “funding flaw”

As a city leader, I recognize how critically important it is that we have a city that is not only attractive, but that is also a place where people truly want to live.

Milwaukee County Accountability Program Promises Better Results for Youth

Milwaukee County Accountability Program Promises Better Results for Youth

Supervisors Romo West and Mayo Announce Success in Juvenile Detention Program

Rep. Richards’ Statement on Updated Revenue Projections

Rep. Richards’ Statement on Updated Revenue Projections

Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the legislature’s budget-writing committee, released the following statement in response to the new revenue estimates released today by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit set for this Saturday

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit set for this Saturday

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26

FPC confirmation starts with committee hearing tomorrow

FPC confirmation starts with committee hearing tomorrow

For the first time in city history, on Thursday citizens will be able to indirectly ask questions of and comment on an appointee to the Fire and Police Commission.

MCTS Announces Route 56 Greenfield Avenue Detour

MCTS Announces Route 56 Greenfield Avenue Detour

MCTS announces that Route 56 will detour due to a long term closure of the Greenfield Avenue Bridge over I-894/US45

Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight

Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight

More than 130 vacant, city-owned houses are set to be renovated or rebuilt and converted into rental properties, as a result of action by the Milwaukee Common Council last week.