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By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 the U.S. attorney’s office made the decision to not charge three Milwaukee police officers involved with the arrest of Derek Williams who also died while in their custody. The decision is a duplication of an earlier decision made by state prosecutors, which means that the officers have [...]
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The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee was awarded with the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for Public Housing by The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition for its redevelopment project at Westlawn Gardens during an awards ceremony today in Washington D.C. The national coalition recognized Westlawn Gardens as one of the seven best [...]
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In response to the fatal shooting earlier this week in Washington Park, Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said, “I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences to the family of 17 year- old Daniel Gardner. I will work to the best of my ability to increase and promote safety, anti-drug [...]
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We all spend a lot on energy every month to power our homes. But over 680 homeowners in the City of Milwaukee have reduced their energy bills and improved the comfort and durability of their homes with the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency program, or Me2. Me2 provides thousands of dollars in rebates and no home equity [...]
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By Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr. 15th District Alderman Common Council President The Governor recently released his 2014-16 bi-annual budget and while the city needs additional resources, I appreciate his decision not to cut shared revenue, transportation aids and municipal services. Additionally, while I value the fact that the Governor also kept the levy limit [...]
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Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy visited City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee , according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee. Mr. Supandy’s delegation was welcomed during a reception on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the third floor Council Chamber [...]
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The Make Your Money Talk program, a financial education course offered by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) and the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), continued its outreach into the Milwaukee community by recognizing 96 graduates of the program at a ceremony held December 11, 2012. An additional 129 graduates were [...]
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Compiled by Courier Staff County Supervisor David Bowen, and Common Council president Willie Hines are speaking out applauding the Fire and Police Commission’s reversal on its decision from a 60-day suspension to terminating police officer Richard Schoen. The Fire and Police Commission have finally recognized the efforts of a coalition of ordinary citizens and community [...]
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Reacting to the Fire and Police Commission’s decision to reinstate Milwaukee police officer, Richard Schoen several city officials expressed their opposition to the move. Common Council president Willie L. Hines, Jr. released the following statement: “I am deeply troubled by the Fire and Police Commission’s inexplicable decision Monday to reinstate the employment of Police Officer [...]
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State Senator Lena Taylor who was also re-elected on Tuesday, Nov. 6 celebrates with other President Obama and Democratic Party Candidate supporters as they hear the election results. Joining Taylor is Tim Mahone, of Kenosha and director of Mahone Strategies. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) Congresswoman Gwen Moore speaks to crowd at Democratic Party Victory [...]






