On eve of critical Common Council vote, supporters, opponents of proposed streetcar speak out

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ahead of a critical Milwaukee Common Council vote Wednesday, January 21st on the proposed downtown streetcar, the talk in Milwaukee Tuesday centered around that project.The discussion began during a gathering of Common Council members and a County Board supervisor, who are already exploring expanding the streetcar's service."There`s a system that can be developed.

Interested in a transitional job with the city of Milwaukee? Check out these upcoming info. sessions

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The City of Milwaukee, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) and the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), is hosting two information sessions for unemployed individuals interested in 115 newly-created six-month transitional jobs with the City of Milwaukee.Transitional Jobs participants who are successfully recruited, interviewed and employed will have the opportunity to work in the Department of Public Works, the Department of City Development and Neighborhood Services, and the Port of Milwaukee.The 115 workers will gain skills and experience while working under the direct supervision of city supervisors and alongside city employees and will be paid at least $10.10 per hour.The sessions are scheduled at the following date and times:

Enrollment events: First deadline for Health Insurance Marketplace coverage approaching

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --  With just five days remaining to purchase health insurance if you want coverage to begin January 1, 2015, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) will continue a joint effort with the Milwaukee Enrollment Network and Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) to offer support in accessing the online Health Insurance Marketplace at select MPL branches throughout December.Health insurance marketplace enrollment continues through February 15, 2015.“The Milwaukee Enrollment Network and its partners, including Milwaukee Public Libraries and City of Milwaukee Health Department, are continuing a great collaboration this enrollment period,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “As individuals continue to renew their health care coverage or explore new options available to them, we are happy to offer those who need assistance accessing the online Marketplace a friendly place to go with trained staff who can answer their questions.”Five Milwaukee Public Library branches will offer enrollment events in December, including prior to and on the December 15 deadline: