Jursik: toll roads to pay for Hoan Bridge redecking

Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik wants to see the Hoan Bridge redecked and not replaced with a smaller, lower bridge that might require a lift or other device to permit shipping to enter the Port of Milwaukee. There’s no denying the extension of the 794 freeway into the south shore suburbs has been a good [...]

Lake Bluff apartments in the news again

I’ve previously written about the plight of the residents of the Lake Bluff Apartment complex in South Milwaukee, who face the razing of their homes at the hands of the City of South Milwaukee. At issue is the position by the city that the Lake Bluff Apartments were built illegally and in violation of zoning [...]

In Brief: Doyle signs budget, does Peace Corps beckon?

Governor Jim Doyle signed the state budget into law today, making this budget the firs since 1977 to have been completed before the start of the new fiscal year. Partisan differences have typically led to budget delays past the start of the fiscal year, but Democratic control of the Assembly, Senate, and Governor’s mansion [...]

Gingrich to speak at Walker fundraiser

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will be in Milwaukee tonight to help raise campaign funds for gubernatorial hopeful and fellow Republican Scott Walker. Gingrich is scheduled to address the media for about 20 minutes Monday evening, and his comments are expected to include an endorsement for Walker.

No doubt Gingrich’s endorsement will lock [...]