Politics - June 20, 2008
Privatization talks continues to taxi at airport
The idea to privatize Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport refuses to be grounded. The airport actually makes money for the county and isn't in major disrepair or in need of an overhaul, yet some local officials continue to carry the torch for selling it off.
Tags: Mitchell International, Tim Carpenter, Lee Holloway, Ald. Bob Donovan, Ald. Nic Kovac, SEWRPC, Ald. Jim Bohl, Niagara, NewPage, John Norquist, Stan Gruszynski, Jeffrey Mursau, Crivitz

Politics - April 25, 2008
Getting MPS off the bus
Busing issues in Milwaukee Public Schools always get the big headlines -- sometimes too big. Take, for instance, a recent banner announcing a new plan for MPS that would reduce "massive busing," a plan envisioned by new School Board member Michael Bonds.
Tags: Rezko, Doyle, MPS, busing, Bagojevich, Wisconsin Club for Growth, Scott Walker, Rick Graber, Lee Holloway, Theo Lipscomb, ethanol, I-94, Feingold

Politics - March 7, 2008
Communication breakdown
The Milwaukee Police Department's troubled Crime Data System was a victim of lack of management, project oversight and lousy training, according to an audit by the city comptroller's office. That's a familiar finding from that office when it comes to police projects.
Tags: Scott Walker, Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Police Department, KIlbourn Tower, University Club, Lee Holloway, Zielinski, West Samaria, Empowerment Village, Cardinal Capital, Don Pridemore, Tiburon

Politics - Nov. 16, 2007
Politicians get first look at plans for former 440th site
Aided by consultants, officials are trying to figure out how best to use 100 acres previously occupied by the 440th Air Wing at Mitchell International Airport.
Tags: 440th wing, mitchell international airport, scott walker, lee holloway, milwaukee county board, glenn grothman, cedarburg school district, running rebels

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 14, 2006
Holloway meeting AirTran CEO
Milwaukee County Board chairmain Lee Holloway will meet Thursday afternoon with AirTran chairman and CEO Joseph Leonard, at Leonard's request. According to a statement issued by Holloway Thursday morning, the two will meet to "discuss how both airlines can benefit Milwaukee County."
Tags: Milwaukee County, AirTran, Lee Holloway, Mitchell International Airport, Midwest Airlines, Hoeksema