City of Milwaukee
Recent News About City of Milwaukee
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City of Milwaukee Awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants
The City of Milwaukee is awarding a new round of Fresh Food Access Fund grants to seven for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that will support healthy food initiatives in Milwaukee.
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Registered sex offenders: 2,691 living in Milwaukee County in week ending May 20
Milwaukee County is home to the same number of registered sex offenders in the week ending May 20 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
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Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez
With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available.
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Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on the Pending Sales Tax and Shared Revenue Legislation
“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation. As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight. We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces.
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City, community leaders to discuss Climate and Equity Plan at press conference Wednesday
Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Erick Shambarger - Director of Environmental Sustainability for the City of Milwaukee, members of the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity, and community activists will hold a press conference on Wednesday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the first floor rotunda of City Hall to discuss the significance and impact of the city’s recently introduced Climate and Equity Plan
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Resolution seeking recommendations relating to regulations of short-term rental alternatives to be discussed tomorrow
The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee at its next meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 9 a.m. will discuss file #230171 – a resolution directing the Department of City Development, the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Assessor’s Office, and necessary City departments to make recommendations relating to regulations of short-term rental alternatives to hotels in the city of Milwaukee.
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Dane County is home to 916 registered sex offenders in week ending May 20
There are the same number of sex offenders living in Dane County in the week ending May 20 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
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Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public
As a new member of the Common Council, I have to say I have been greatly disappointed in my initial contacts with the city Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA).
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Committee recommends denial of license application for intermodal station parking lot at 701 W. St. Paul
On June 6 the Licenses Committee recommended denial of the parking lot renewal application for the Intermodal Station parking lot operated by Interstate Parking Company LLC at 701 W. St. Paul Ave
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Climate and Equity Plan pushes for cleaner, more equitable future
The City of Milwaukee is aiming to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and improve racial and economic equity by creating green jobs that pay at least $40,000 and are focused on recruiting local people of color.
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Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 20
A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group a score of 20.
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Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
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Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100
ManpowerGroup, which is based in Milwaukee, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
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May: 186 registered sex offenders living in Monroe County
Monroe County is home to the same number of registered sex offenders in May compared to the previous month, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
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Week ending May 13: 185 registered sex offenders living in Monroe County
The Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry shows one less registered sex offender living in Monroe County in the week ending May 13, compared to the previous week.
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Meeting on N. Van Buren St. redesign planning set for Thursday
Alderman Jonathan Brostoff is inviting residents and business owners to a public meeting on Thursday (June 8) about plans to transform N. Van Buren St. from Wisconsin Ave. to Brady St.
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The Registry shows 2,691 sex offenders living in Milwaukee County in week ending May 13
There was one less registered sex offender living in Milwaukee County in the week ending May 13 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
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Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Mpox as New Positive Case is Identified
On Sunday, June 4, 2022, a positive case of mpox was identified in a Milwaukee resident. The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is in contact with the individual, who is currently isolating and following all recommended guidance, and notified all close contacts.
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Milwaukee County is home to 2,689 registered sex offenders in May
Milwaukee County is home to the same number of registered sex offenders in May compared to the previous month, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
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HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2023
On May 31 the Common Council approved file #230050 – a resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2023