Alison Dirr
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Recent articles by Alison:
Milwaukee County to open House of Correction alternate care facility in response to COVID-19 cases
The Milwaukee County House of Correction alternate care facility will open Saturday to address a rise in COVID-19 cases. → Read More
Milwaukee Common Council further delays COPS grant for 30 more police officers, citing additional questions
"I believe this is an opportunity to really figure out how we continue to work with the administration and the Police Department on some real change." → Read More
Recounts in Milwaukee, Dane counties begin with objections from Trump campaign
The recounts are expected to continue at least into the middle of next week. → Read More
How Milwaukee and Dane counties are gearing up for the recount requested by the Trump campaign
President Donald Trump's campaign on Wednesday filed a petition for the partial recount in the state's two largest and most liberal counties, which required his campaign to pay $3 million up front. → Read More
In suspicions raised about validity of Milwaukee's vote, leaders see harmful racial undertones
"The 20th Century is littered with cases where the selective questioning of votes cast by people of color has been used to silence their political strength." → Read More
What you need to know about President Trump's requested recount of two Wisconsin counties, Milwaukee and Dane
The Trump campaign has requested a recount of votes in Milwaukee and Dane counties, where Wisconsin's two largest cities are located. → Read More
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett vetoes two measures in 2021 budget, finds other funding sources
His veto letter directs other funding sources be used for the measures aimed at addressing the city's lead crisis and making neighborhoods safer. → Read More
In divided vote, Milwaukee Common Council committee recommends grant for 30 police positions
Acceptance of grant gained committee approval after much debate over the last month on both philosophical and fiscal considerations. → Read More
City Attorney Tearman Spencer accused of 'dereliction of duty' by cops unions in proposed Sterling Brown settlement
The Milwaukee Police Association is asking to get its own attorney in the proposed settlement talks with Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown. → Read More
Two Milwaukee County supervisors elected to state Assembly; one will also remain on the board
Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde will resign his seat Dec. 18, having won the District 17 seat in the state Assembly. → Read More
Fine for non-compliance with Milwaukee COVID-19 orders would increase to max of $20,000 under new measure
"We are really hoping this increase will make a difference and it will make operators think twice before they decide to risk it." → Read More
Milwaukee Health Department asks those with COVID-positive tests to help in contact tracing
The department may now rely solely on the person who tested positive to reach out to close contacts, depending on the case. → Read More
Milwaukee Health Department asks those with COVID-positive tests to help in contact tracing
The department may now rely solely on the person who tested positive to reach out to close contacts, depending on the case. → Read More
Impending storms close Milwaukee's Miller Park, Northwest and Southside COVID testing sites
The Miller Park COVID testing site will close its line at 4 p.m. due to approaching storms. → Read More
UWM's plan to replace Wauwatosa research buildings with a proposed business park wins County Board approval
The Irgens Partners LLC development firm has been seeking to purchase about 29 acres from a UWM affiliate at the Innovation Campus site. → Read More
Milwaukee County Board adopts $1.18 billion 2021 budget
Supervisor Ryan Clancy was unable to gain traction on redirecting millions from the Sheriff's Department. → Read More
'Absurd and insulting': Milwaukee officials reject Vos' call for investigation into vote count
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall-Vogg called Vos' claims of inefficiency at Central Count "absurd and insulting." → Read More
Milwaukee Common Council adopts 2021 budget, maintains cut of 120 police positions, fire station closure
The budget was adopted on a vote of 8-7. → Read More
Wisconsin state, local officials seek to assure voters of safety, security ahead of Tuesday election
There is no information leading officials to believe that there are specific physical threats against polling sites. → Read More
Amendments to divert funding from Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department largely fail in committee
One after the next, residents charged that the county board wasn't taking the calls for diverting funding from the Sheriff's Department seriously. → Read More