Milwaukee Buzz - April 29, 2009
A history of the new Milwaukee circulator streetcar
The Milwaukee circulator streetcar is moving forward, but there is still confusion in the mind of many. This blog, new from Jeramey Jannene, attempts to bring everything together in one place: the history, the frequently asked questions, and the proposed route.
Tags: street car, light rail, connector, transit, milwaukee transportation, barrett, walker, RTA, Cudahy, $91 million, trolley

Politics - March 13, 2009
Barrett gets feds to free up $91.5 million for rail
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced this morning that the Federal Omnibus Budget Bill that was signed into law this week includes a provision to spend the $91.5 million that has been on hold since 1991 on transportation in Milwaukee.
Tags: light rail, transportation, barrett, streetcar, scott walker, Federal Omnibus Budget Bill

Harley Guide - Aug. 7, 2008
Barrett is perfecting his Harley skills
As the 105th anniversary celebrations for Harley-Davidson near, it seems the entire city is getting ready. And that preparation is taking place in the biggest office in City Hall, too
Tags: Barrett, Harley-Davidson

Politics - May 13, 2008
Mayor pitches in to fill potholes
Sure, it's just a PR stunt. But if you'd like to watch Mayor Tom Barrett roll up his sleeves and get dirty, he'll fill potholes with the Department of Public Works Wednesday morning.
Tags: potholes, barrett, dpw

Politics - March 17, 2008
Ald. Hines makes a great point
Mayor Barrett and County Executive Walker worked together on the Circus Parade, now how about transportation?
Tags: Circus Parade, transportation, MCTS, connector, rail, Willie L. Hines, Walker, Barrett

Politics - Oct. 31, 2007
A healthier work force or a smaller one?
City workers are more careful and healthier. Or it could be that a recent report noting fewer workers compensation claims due to injuries and illnesses in 2006 compared to 2005 could be attributed to the fact that there are fewer workers to make those claims.
Tags: Zielinski, McGee, Barrett, Lake Michigan water, UWM, Milwaukee Police, Coors, Miller Beer, MATA, Time Warner, AT&T, Packers, Broncos, Kagen, Perlmutter, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, New Berlin, MPS

Politics - Oct. 24, 2007
New contributors get into old style politics
A recent Wisconsin Democracy Campaign investigation found a unique class of politically-active students in the Badger State -- those that gave some $86,243 to state candidates between 2002 and June 2007.
Tags: state budget, doyle, fire and police commission, hegerty, barrett, common council, alderman, election

Politics - Oct. 10, 2007
Jude case still resounds in City Hall
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett doesn't seem to have won many converts over the city's handling of the Frank Jude beating case, which happened way back in 2004.
Tags: Jude, Barrett, Milwaukee Police Department, Piggly Wiggly, James Gedlen, taxi, Venu Gupta, Dudzik, Joy First, Herb Kohl, Butera, John Eiden, Fresh Brands

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 21, 2007
Milwaukee Talks: Talk radio host Eric Von
Eric Von hosts one of Milwaukee's most popular talk shows on 1290 WMCS-AM. He’s a change agent and a community connector who offers a fine perspective on Milwaukee issues. He’s a non-native, who has in less than 17 years moved here, away and back.
Tags: Eric Von, WMCS, Barrett, Sheriff, David Clarke, talk radio, 1290 AM, Willie Davis

Politics - July 11, 2007
Table play increases in casino battle royale
The Menominee tribe -- which wants to build a Kenosha casino, with the help of a Connecticut tribe -- formed a front group, "Casino Competition for Wisconsin,” countering an already-active campaign by the Potawatomi of Milwaukee.
Tags: casino, kenosha, potawatomi, mohegan, lawton, doyle, republican, democrat, barrett, menominee, tribe

Politics - June 22, 2007
Conventioneers handicapped by accommodations
The week before the National Veterans Wheelchair Games came to town, Visit Milwaukee, sent out window decals, stickers and table tents to Downtown bars and restaurants to put in their windows to welcome the gamers.
Tags: Lakeshore State Park, McGee, gangs, Hines, Barrett, Zielinski

Politics - June 15, 2007
Location is everything, especially in Bay View
Location, location, location: it’s an overused cliché, but still appropriate in all too many instances. In this case, location is the difference between the corner of Lincoln and Howell and the corner of Lincoln and Kinnickinnic Avenues.
Tags: Bauman, Barrett, security cameras, Eitel, Diablos Rojos, Guanajaro, Hector's, Zielinski, Merryweather’s, airport, taxi

Politics - June 6, 2007
Barrett slams voucher spending again
In his “The Barrett Report” newsletter, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett called the equitable voucher funding plan -- in which city homeowners pay about $200 so low income students can to go to private and religious schools -- a “raw deal.”
Tags: MPS, Barrett, voucher, Northwoods, Zielinski, Mod lofts, mining, Vetter-Denk

Milwaukee Buzz - May 31, 2007
Mayor announces design awards
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett honors the proprietors and designers who collaborated to make 20 city sites more bold and interesting when he presents the 2006 Urban Design Awards during a ceremony today at 5:15 p.m. at UWM.
Tags: Mayor, Barrett, Architecture, Design Awards, Greenstreet, Enderis, Annona, Amaranth, Hemingway

Politics - April 27, 2007
Latest political alias? The Realtors
The barrage of political issue ads from front groups of major political players continues this week as the Wisconsin Realtors Association debuted its new alias, the Wisconsin Homeowners Alliance. It’s target: Gov. Doyle’s proposed increase in the real estate transfer fee.
Tags: environment, realtors, doyle, democrats, republicans, barrett, donovan, dudzik, kleefisch, PAC, lobbyist, tax, KK river, Milwaukee River, Kinnickinnic, Hank Aaron Trail