There is some good budget news for MPS students for fiscal year 2005. According to the MPS Update weekly news e-mail, there will be about a $201-per-pupil increase in funding allocated to schools. That jump, to $5,629, is by far the biggest in recent years. From fiscal year 2002 to fiscal year 2003, for instance, […]
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Butterscotch and the Link
by Ashley Hardin It was a day in late May, the sun was shining, and a homeless cat lay bruised and bloody on the streets of Milwaukee. A group of children had decided that it would be a fun game to see who could run over him with a bike the most times. It is […]
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County Execs Discuss Environmental Viewpoints
The Milwaukee County Conservation Coalition hosted a public forum January 26 with County Executive candidates Joe Klein (I), David Riemer (D), and County Executive Scott Walker (R). Here’s a report on where they stand on issues, particularly those in which differences of opinion were expressed.
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The Community Benefits Agreement Tries to Fix What Isn’t Broken
by Michael D. Holloway
We all have our special interests; that is human nature. But our special interests will be of no interest if we do not address the city’s largest interest — continued development and investment momentum in the City of Milwaukee. The ordinance commonly referred to as the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), approved by the Common Council’s Steering and Rules Committee January 8 and sent back to the committee by the Council on January 21, is attempting to fix what isn’t broken — development in the city.
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Concordia Neighbors Valentine’s Day Ball
Celebrate love and support the Milwaukee County Historical Society ATTEND THE 2ND ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DAY BALL Sponsored by Historic Concordia Neighbors, Inc (HCNI). Enjoy • Music by Swing Nouveau • Open Bar • Heavy hors d’oeuvres • Costume display by the Milwaukee County Historical Society Date: Valentine’s Day February 14, 2004 Place: Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center 790 North […]
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