County Executive Abele Disappointed in Marriage Decision, Vows to Keep Fighting for Equality

County Executive Abele Disappointed in Marriage Decision, Vows to Keep Fighting for Equality

County Executive Chris Abele said he is disappointed in U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb’s ruling today that halts same sex marriages.

Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction

Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction

Requires clerks to issue licenses to same-sex couples; but stays decision

Take the Shuttle to Polish Fest

Take the Shuttle to Polish Fest

Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Polish Fest on the bus.

West Lisbon Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Begins June 16, 2014

West Lisbon Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Begins June 16, 2014

Project expected to be completed in November 2014

Student Artists’ ‘Big Ideas’ on Display

Student Artists’ ‘Big Ideas’ on Display

ALMA project impacts academic performance, deepens cultural identity through arts integration; student art exhibition showcases achievement

Sup. Weishan “Disappointed” That Committee Does Not Take Up Arena Referendum Resolution

Sup. Weishan “Disappointed” That Committee Does Not Take Up Arena Referendum Resolution

Says Public Deserves Right to Express Itself on New Arena, Wisconsin Center Expansion

Dynamic Blade Technologies licenses UWM wind turbine energy-storage technology

Dynamic Blade Technologies licenses UWM wind turbine energy-storage technology

Dynamic Blade Technologies Inc., a Texas-based start-up company, has entered into a licensing agreement with UWMRF to develop and commercialize an energy-storage and power-conversion technology for wind turbines.

MCTS Reduces Shuttle Fares to Summerfest

MCTS Reduces Shuttle Fares to Summerfest

Efforts to help ease traffic congestion

Public Transportation Review Board to take up lifting cap on taxicab permits, legal path for network company vehicles

Public Transportation Review Board to take up lifting cap on taxicab permits, legal path for network company vehicles

The city’s Public Transportation Review Board will meet tomorrow (Friday, June 13) to discuss a proposed ordinance lifting the cap on taxicab permits and establishing provisions for vehicle inspections and driver licensing for “network companies” such as Uber and Lyft.

National Foundation Started by “So You Think You Can Dance” Producer Honors Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy Student

National Foundation Started by “So You Think You Can Dance” Producer Honors Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy Student

Two additional students win scholarships from Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy

Wisconsin Economic Scorecard released for second quarter of 2014

Wisconsin Economic Scorecard released for second quarter of 2014

UWM poll shows continued support for state minimum wage increase, strong opposition to spending state funds on a new Milwaukee Bucks arena

Supervisor Rainey Introduces Resolution for Advisory Referendum on Raising Minimum Wage to $10.10 an Hour

Supervisor Rainey Introduces Resolution for Advisory Referendum on Raising Minimum Wage to $10.10 an Hour

Rainey Says Current Minimum Wage Inadequate to Keeping People Out of Poverty