Politics - Dec. 5, 2007
Fire Department trims could save millions
A leaner fire department could save Milwaukee millions a year, says a new consultant's report. But to do that city officials will have to lock horns with the firefighters' union.
Tags: Zielinski, D'Amato, Bohl, Witkowski, Dudzik, Ashanti Hamilton, Robert Bauman, Robert Puente, snow plow, Milwaukee Fire Dept., Chaser's, Busalacchi, Frank F. Dobert, Club Escape, Courtny Gerrish, Grede, Allen-Bradley, Tim Ebert, Common Council, C2 Bar, Moc

Milwaukee Buzz - June 29, 2004
Legislators wrestle with the politics of toll booths
Tolls are anathema in Wisconsin. Too much like what we hate about Illinois. But as Republicans and Democrats duke it out on plans for road-building in the state, tolls will be a major point of discussion.
Tags: toll, Doyle, legislature, Marquette, McCallum, Norquist, Busalacchi, Soucie, Rowen, WisPolitics