By Sam Woods This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
‘I want to fix it’: Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson Calls Milwaukee’s Lead Crisis Her No. 1 Priority
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Mayor Tom Barrett Signs Face Mask Ordinance
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously agreed that face masks should be required in public spaces. Mayor Tom Barrett signed the ordinance into action … [Read more...]
Supervisor Bowen and others react to referendum vote
“Yesterday, wealthy special interests won a bad poll of public perception at the expense of our democratic principles. The referendum that passed tilts the balance of power in Milwaukee County, … [Read more...]
County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic to hold ‘Coffee & Culture’ discussion
Chat sessions designed to discuss county cultural, recreational and entertainment needs Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic will hold an open “Coffee & Culture” chat at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
Some Supervisors are asking County Executive to issue a new Transit RFP
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Supervisors Michael Mayo, Sr., Anthony Staskunas and Theo Lipscomb said this week that it is “time for Milwaukee County to move forward on transit,” … [Read more...]
Overwhelming support to keep pools open
Donor steps forward to help Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic this week announced a major private donation toward capital improvements for the Pulaski and Noyes indoor public … [Read more...]
Dimitrijevic leads united effort to protect Pulaski Pool
Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Milwaukee Alderman Jose Pérez will meet with neighbors to listen to their concerns about a proposal to close down Pulaski Indoor Pool. The proposal, … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Counties Association calls on Walker Administration to reverse BadgerCare decision: Accept Federal Funds
On Sunday at its 2013 Convention the Wisconsin Counties Association passed a resolution urging Gov. Walker to reverse course on BadgerCare and accept enhanced federal funds. Citizen Action of … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic announces Board of Supervisors internship program
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has announced the launch of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors internship program, which is designed to give students a unique introduction … [Read more...]