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Milwaukee County sells 90 lots for single family homes

Posted on January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County sells 90 lots for single family homes
Milwaukee County sells 90 lots for single family homes

Milwaukee County sells 90 lots for single family homes Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood The City of Milwaukee Common Council Zoning, Neighborhood and Development Committee on Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2023) approved the sale of 90…

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ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session

Posted on November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session
ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session

ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session After bringing more than 30 Republican legislators to Milwaukee in August to discuss revenue solutions, County Executive David Crowley has spent the first two weeks of November continuing to travel the state and advocate for additional revenue tools for Milwaukee County…

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County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements
County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements

County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements Tomorrow, June 30 at 1 PM, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will sign legislation authored by Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman, Chairman of the County Board Committee on Parks, Energy, and Environment, funding the design and construction of repairs to McKinley Beach….

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley 2022 State of the County Address

Posted on February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley 2022 State of the County Address
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley 2022 State of the County Address

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley 2022 State of the County Address The following are the full, written remarks of County Executive David Crowley’s 2022 State of the County Address: Residents of Milwaukee County, County Supervisors, Elected Officials, and others watching – it is an honor to present the 2022 State of the County Address. Once…

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Joe Lamars named Budget director for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Posted on January 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Joe Lamars named Budget director for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Joe Lamars named Budget director for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Joe Lamars named Budget director for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin County Executive Crowley Appointment of Joe Lamers as Director of New Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance Passes Committee Vote. New department shifts County organizational design to prioritize vision and strategy The Milwaukee County Finance committee on Thursday Jan. 27, 2022 unanimously passed the appointment of Joe…

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Wisconsin orders statewide requirement to wear face masks

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wisconsin orders statewide requirement to wear face masks
Wisconsin orders statewide requirement to wear face masks

Wisconsin orders statewide requirement to wear face masks Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Tony Evers Issuing A Statewide Mask Mandate Effective Saturday, August 1  Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced an official statewide mask mandate requiring Wisconsin residents, with notable exceptions to wear masks or face coverings when indoors and not in a private…

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Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines

Posted on December 11, 2019February 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines
Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines

Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines Press release: Alorica to Close Green Bay Call Center and Lay Off 143 Wisconsin Workers After Announcing 9,000 New Hires in the Philippines. Call center layoffs of American workers replaced by foreign hires Washington, D.C. – Customer service outsourcing vendor Alorica announced this week…

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Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.”

Posted on June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.”
Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.”

Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.” County Executive Chris Abele Monday June 3, 2019 joined Milwaukee County Parks, The Ability Center and community advocates to unveil plans to make Bradford Beach accessible for people with disabilities. Ramp Up, which is targeting a $100,000 fundraising goal, will increase accessibility to the beach through…

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Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele declares Racism as a “Public Health Crisis”

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele declares Racism as a “Public Health Crisis”
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele declares Racism as a “Public Health Crisis”

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele declares Racism as a “Public Health Crisis” County Executive Chris Abele today joined Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson, Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde and the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) to sign the resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The resolution builds on the county’s efforts to ensure racial equity is…

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Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule
Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule For the past five years, the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee’s summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.  It may not feel like it right now, but beer garden season is only six weeks…

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Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration
Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration Milwaukee Film announces the organization’s success in surpassing a $10 million capital campaign goal to restore the historic Oriental Theatre and provide the non-profit with its first-ever operating reserve. In total, the campaign has raised $10,030,229. The campaign was initiated in 2017, lending support to the…

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Rauner’s bash-and-burn TV Ads slander Illinois

Posted on November 16, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner’s bash-and-burn TV Ads slander Illinois
Rauner’s bash-and-burn TV Ads slander Illinois

Rauner’s bash-and-burn TV Ads slander Illinois Illinois Gov Bruce Rauner thinks his ads bashing House Speaker Michael J. Madigan are clever, tapping support from three neighboring Republican governors. But the Ads really symbolize Rauner’s own self-hatred of the state he leads By Ray Hanania Anyone with a lot of money can clog our TV viewing…

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Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region
Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region

Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region Great Lakes Advocates in Buffalo Urge Congress to Maintain Federal Restoration Efforts BUFFALO (October 17, 2017)—The 13th annual Great Lakes restoration conference kicks off today in Buffalo, N.Y. Hosted by the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, the conference attracts Great Lakes supporters from the eight-state region of New…

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Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut
Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut

Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut Spotlight on Services: County Programs Support Economic, Community Development MILWAUKEE – As the community continues its discussion on Milwaukee County’s budget, County Executive Chris Abele is highlighting the importance of County programs and services that are at risk of being cut by the County Board of Supervisors. Earlier this…

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