Controversial measure approved on party-line vote despite protests from public, Democrats.
The state Senate votes 18-1, with the Democrats absent, to eliminate public employee collective bargaining on all issues except wages.
Residents can now watch videotaped city meetings and other informational videos on the city's web site at their convenience.
The city mayor said Poplar Creek will "poach" Brookfield Square mall tenants and city businesses, but state lawmaker approves a tool to help finance the $100M project.
Potential for noise complaints curbs commissioners' recommendation.
At a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner, state Sen. Leah Vukmir says the governor's budget reforms are needed to stop growing deficits.
The massive $100 million retail and office project draws opposition from city leaders who say it will cannibalize a corridor already experiencing high vacancies.
Brookfield may still require residents to recycle, even without funding from the state.
Chairman says the town has frozen its property tax levy in four of last six years and can balance its budget despite state aid cuts.
Two aldermen question "invasiveness" of outdoor dining near residential areas.
Ponto supports governor's fiscal reforms, but says excluding police and fire unions creates inequities that need changes.
Farrow, Kooyenga say governor's budget will get the state's financial house in order.
Madison judge orders Capitol reopened to the public as governor details drastic spending cuts in budget.
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas says the county has been a leader in compensation reform.
City received complaints about snow plowing work this week; manager says staff learned from bad decisions.
Bill that would cut all collective bargaining rights for most public employees except for capped wage increases will move to state Senate.
Resolution passes Tuesday night despite pushes for referendum or downsizing the board
City plan commissioners back request for more time to build the second phase of Georgetown Square and pay a sewer bill.
Wimmer Communities says lending obstacles require more time to develop the second phase of Georgetown Square.
Gibson says he empathizes with teachers, but Elmbrook needs to cut health costs and wage increases in order to fix deficits without cutting programs.
Whether you take your kids to see amazing puppet shows or download your latest library book to your Kindle, Brookfield Public Library is a cool place to be.
Aldermen exchange quips as third-in-line successor fills in as mayor.
Council approves Bonefish Grill's license renewal, but some aldermen vote their concerns over drunken-driving offense.
With voter turnout higher than projected, the city and town asked residents to use electronic voting machine instead of paper ballots.