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Politics - July 24, 2009
City floats water fee increase
The city is looking at raising water rates as a way to put more money in its general fund, going beyond the traditional water bills being used to cover the cost of running the Water Works. Water Works and city administration officials are looking to raise rates an additional 6.5 percent for suburban users of Milwaukee water and 5 percent for city residents on top of a 3 percent increase that takes effect soon.
Tags: Tom Barrett, Jim Doyle, Scott Walker, Republican, Democrat, Robert Puente, Bob Donovan, Joe Dudzik, Chief Ed Flynn, Robin Vos, Wisconsin Business Council, Newt Gingrich, Mark Neumann
Politics - May 1, 2009
Politics maintain low hum on energy rate hikes
Public officials in these parts seem totally silent on the effects of proposed energy cost increases on their constituents from area power monopoly WE Energies. The utility is asking that rates go up 4.9 percent in 2010 and another 4.5 percent in 2011.
Tags: WE Energies, Bob Donovan, Milwaukee Public Schools, Jim Doyle, Citizens for Responsible Government, Chris Kliesmet, Democracy Corps, Republican, Democrat, Jeff Mantes, National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program
Politics - July 16, 2008
Pondering the pothole problem
Take heed, victims of potholes in the city of Milwaukee. You'll likely see this phrase from the city attorney's office countless times this year: "The winter weather has hampered the repair work and the ability of the patch materials to remain in the repairs."
Tags: Rep. Jeff Wood, republican, democrat, Reince Priebus, Alex Runner, Ald. Willie Hines, potholes, Sharon Maliszewski, Ald. Bob Donovan, Rep. Mark Pocan, Summerfest, Discovery World, Harbor Drive, Nan Hegerty, Glenn Frankovis
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