Public Policy Forum: Report explores greater cooperation among Milwaukee’s three largest local governments

Contact: Rob Henken-President, Public Policy Forum 414-276-8240 or 414-708-4392 (c) rhenken@publicpolicyforum.org A report released today by the Public Policy Forum suggests that opportunities exist for greater service sharing among the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee County. The parties should start smart small, however, and recognize that

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Cow manure, faulty septic systems taint wells in Kewaunee Co.

New results from a study on the contamination of private wells in Kewaunee County leaves stakeholders hopeful for stronger rules to protect drinking water. They also include an estimate of how many people are getting sick from their well water, a result that activists such as Amber Meyer Smith, of

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FRI AM Update: Board of Regents meets today; weekly radio addresses

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The UW System Board of Regents today will wrap up its two-day meeting in UW-Milwaukee by electing new board leadership. The regents will also hear updates on the state and federal budgets from UW System President Ray Cross.

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