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Speaking before the Milwaukee Common Council on September 26, Mayor Barrett expressed his disappointment that the budget he introduced was not the budget he had been hoping to introduce. As a result of the city’s budget gap, his proposal makes some tough cuts to public services. In order to give a full and accurate accounting of his remarks, the Mayor’s Executive Budget Address is published here as it was prepared, without summary or comment. | The City of Milwaukee is strong. You know it and I know it. In every one of your districts and all around the city,...

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity. A time to tear down and a time to build.” – Ecclesiastes 3 With a presence in every zip code in the United States, The Salvation Army was uniquely positioned to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Their national network of trained disaster staff and volunteers were deployed to several locations to provide food, hydration, clean-up kits, hygiene supplies, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors. Multiple staging and logistical centers were also established throughout southeastern and Gulf Coast states. Pastor...

“This NRA-backed bill is a step forward for freedom-loving Americans. There is no reason why law-abiding citizens should have to pay fees and fill out paperwork to exercise their rights.” – Scott Rausch, NRA-ILA Wisconsin state liaison Concealed weapons could be carried in Wisconsin without a permit under a “right-to-carry” bill headed to the state Senate. The Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee voted 3-2 along party lines to pass the measure. Current state law requires anyone who carries a concealed weapon to obtain a permit and get training. Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding State...

A new illustrated book for kids explores skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks and city parks of 50 cities in the United States of America, including Milwaukee. The book 50 Cities of the U.S.A. presents 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make the country what it is today. From Anchorage to Washington D.C., readers are invited to take a trip through America’s well-loved cities with a unique A-Z approach. It is lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food and monuments, and includes a...

Works from the best known Dr. Seuss books for children, and a mind-expanding collection of secret art that he created at night for his own personal enjoyment, is on display at Gallery 505 from September 12 to 14. Illustrator by day, surrealist by night, Dr. Seuss created a body of irrepressible work that defined him as an iconic American artist. For over 60 years, the illustrations of Dr. Seuss have brought a visual realization of his fantastic and imaginary worlds. However, his artistic talent went far beyond the printed page. To this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually...