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2000 Census Data: Milwaukee
Milwaukee's Department of City Development summarizes population and housing data for Milwaukee from the 2000 census in the Milwaukee Urban Atlas. Census tract data in Excel format and a census tract map for Milwaukee are also available.
50 States
50 States offers concise and thorough information on state capitals, populations, state birds, highest point, motto, symbols, history, politics, nicknames, state songs, live cams, fast facts, largest cities, etc. with additional links to authoritative sites.
ACCESS - State of Wisconsin
Welcome to ACCESS - Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health & Nutrition. This Web site is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to see if they might be able to get help through Wisconsin's health and nutrition programs. Taking the fifteen minute survey will help determine if a state resident is eligible for food assistance, prescription drug assistance, low or no-cost health care and tax assistance.
Cities Online
Easily connect to the web pages of cities in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. Read publications online such as Metro Economies Report, Hunger and Homelessness Report, and Gang Intervention & Gang Violence Prevention. Sponsored by the United States Conference of Mayors.
City of Milwaukee
Official government Web site for the City of Milwaukee.
City of Milwaukee Address Inquiry-My Milwaukee Home
By simply entering a valid City of Milwaukee street address, users can obtain information about their home and their neighborhood including: current assessment, street parking restrictions, elected officials, polling places, garbage pickup, nearby schools, and more.
City of Milwaukee Health Department Food Establishment Inspection
Search a database of more than 2,400 inspection reports detailing violations in City of Milwaukee restaurants, schools and other food establishments since 2007
Common Council Files OnLine - Legistar
Through its legislative tracking system called Legistar, the Milwaukee City Clerk's Office provides access to Common Council files from 1997 - present. Searchable by keyword, file number and other criteria, this database also contains a Council members directory as well as a meetings calendar with links to agendas and minutes.
County and City Data Book
Information in the County and City Data Book covers the following topical areas: age, agriculture, births, business establishments, climate, construction, crime, deaths, earnings, education, elections, employment, finance, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force, manufactures, population, poverty, race and Hispanic origin, social services, and water use.
Demographics for Wisconsin
This Wisconsin Demographic Services Center site provides estimates of population, housing units, and households for Wisconsin (City, County, Zip Code, or entire State). The site also links to general and employment data from Federal Census 2000.
Digital Depository (Wisconsin)
Wisconsin statutes designate depository libraries to preserve and make available a record of major state government programs and assure the availability of state publications for use by the public throughout Wisconsin now and in the future. The purpose of the Wisconsin Digital Archives is to preserve content found on Wisconsin State Agency websites and to provide a way for state agencies to continue to fulfill their statutory obligation to participate in the Wisconsin Document Depository Program with electronic formats.
Directory of Government Officials
Do you need to contact a government official? This Web page lists selected government officials that serve Milwaukee County residents. Federal, State of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee and court officials are listed and maintained on this page by the staff of Milwaukee Public Library.
Foreclosure Resources
Milwaukee Department of City Development page linking to information on the Milwaukee Foreclosure Partnership Initiative and Foreclosure Resources such as help for home owners and renters affected by foreclosure. Available properties are displayed on an Interactive Map of Foreclosed Properties and listed on a City-Owned Foreclosed Properties List.
Gale's Ready Reference Shelf  MPL Special Link
Providing one-stop keystroke access to a reference treasury, Gale's Ready Reference Shelf uses the power of electronic searching to create an integrated resource that incorporates 14 of Gale's most popular general reference databases. More than 355,500 entries for associations, research centers, publishers, publications (ranging from newspapers and newsletters to periodicals and directories), databases, television and radio stations are available 24 hours a day. Sources include: Directories in Print, Directory of Special Libraries and Information Centers, Encyclopedia of American Religions, Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S., Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations, Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations, Encyclopedia of Governmental Advisory Organizations, Gale Directory of Databases, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, Newsletters in Print, Publishers Directory, Research Centers Directory, International Research Centers Directory, and Government Research Centers Directory. Click for a full description of this database.
Library subscription. Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library cardholders.
Loislaw.com (Wisconsin Law)  MPL Special Link
The library subscription covers only the Wisconsin materials in this database. This database features essential legal resources for the state of Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin Statutes, Administrative Code, Acts, Supreme Court Published Opinions, Court of Appeals Published and Unpublished Opinions, Attorney General Opinions, and more. To enter, click on Continue on the upper left hand side. For suggestions on how to best use the database, click on this link.
Library subscription. Only available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries.
Milwaukee County
Official government Web site for Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee County Election Commission
Residents of all Milwaukee County municipalities can use this site to find links to voter information (usually including polling places) for individual communities in Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee Downtown Market Analysis
Market analysis describing Downtown's trade area and corresponding demographic and economic characteristics, with a detailed look at five key consumer segments. The analysis concludes with ideas to increase Downtown Milwaukee's attractiveness as a place to shop, work, live and play. This study was conducted by the Downtown Milwaukee Business Improvement District 21 (BID #21) in cooperation with University of Wisconsin-Extension, Center for Community and Economic Development.
Milwaukee Neighborhood Strategic Planning Statistics
Here you will find access to a wide variety of information for each of the 18 Neighborhood Strategic Planning areas(NSP) in the city. By clicking on a name of the NSP, you can view a summary of housing, criminal, census data, safety and health information.
Milwaukee Voting Locations and Representatives
City of Milwaukee residents can enter their address to find out where to vote (polling location) and a list of their current City, County, State, and Federal elected representatives.
Office of the Governor
Click on this site to learn more about Wisconsin's Governor and First Lady. In addition, link to related news releases, speeches, as well as budget documents and more.
Population and Household Data
This site from the U.S. Bureau of Census and the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University) reports statistics for: 1) Population Data and Components of Change (Births, Deaths, International Immigration and Net Domestic Migration) for the: U.S. and States, 1970 - Present; U.S. Metropolitan Areas (MSA), 1970 - Present; and U.S. Counties, 1970 - Present, 2) Population by Decade (1900 - 2000) for the: U.S. and States; U.S. Metropolitan Areas (MSA); and U.S. Counties, and 3) Household and Housing Unit Data (U.S. and States), Annual 1980 - 1998.
SeniorCare - Prescription Drugs for Wisconsin Seniors
From the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, this site lists details for a senior prescription drug program called SeniorCare. Eligibility requirements, a printable application, as well as forms and brochures are available from this link.
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC)
Established in 1960 as the official areawide planning agency for the highly urbanized southeastern region of the State, a list of all of the reports, guides, and periodicals published by the Commission since it's inception can be found here--many online.
State and Local Government on the Net
The State and Local Government on the Net Directory provides convenient one-stop access to the Web sites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments. Only pages that are controlled and managed by state and local government agencies are included.
State of the Cities Data Systems
Historical data on cities and metropolitian areas from the 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 census and from other statistical resources. Fast-Look compares central cities and suburbs in number of businesses, high tech jobs and rankings, average annual pay, and in other categories for the last three decades.
State of Wisconsin Department of Justice
Lead by WI's Attorney General, the Department of Justice is the Wisconsin arm of government that offers legal opinions and representation, criminal investigations, and various law enforcement services to the state. Click here to learn more about public justice in Wisconsin.
Tax Assitance Help
Phone numbers and addresses of where to call or stop in for tax assistance--includes numbers for status of your tax refund and free in-person sites for filing help. Created by Milwaukee Public Library staff.
Unclaimed Property List (Wisconsin)
Search for names listed on the Wisconsin State Treasurer's List of unclaimed property. There is over $75 million dollars waiting to be claimed. Also links to national unclaimed money databases.
Voter Public Access
Wisconsin voters can look up their polling places and elected officials searching by address on this site provided by the State of Wisconsin Accountability Board Elections Division.
Where to Write for Vital Records
The National Center for Health Statistics provides links to Vital Records offices in States and U.S. Territories that can supply copies of Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce records upon written request.
Wisconsin (Professional) License Lookup
Use this database for license verification or occupation verification and licensing from the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing for health professionals, business professionals or entities, such as: Acupuncture, Dentistry, Therapists, Medicine and Surgery (Doctor, Physician), Nurses, Midwifes, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Veterinary Medicine, Architects, Auctioneers, Funeral Directors, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Nursing Home Administrators, Cosmetologists, and Real Estate Brokers. The database includes the date the credential was issued, the renewal due date, status, and discipline. Disciplinary or board orders are in the process of being made available on the Web.
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
This informational site will link you to the homepages for Wisconsin's Emergency Management Division and National Guards Joint Force Headquarters.
Wisconsin Document Depository Program
The Wisconsin Document Depository Program currently collects and distributes state publications to 48 Wisconsin and two National libraries bi-monthly. This site lists the designated libraries and includes a helpful list of online publications and the shipment lists.
Wisconsin Legislative Drafting Records
1999/2000 & 2001/2002 sessions made available through the University of Wisconsin Law Library. Records contain material given to or created by legislative drafting attorney in drafting a bill. 1927 - 1997/1999 records available in microfiche at Milwaukee Public Library.
Wisconsin Legislature
Bill Tracking (WI Acts, text and histories of proposals), legislative publications, email addresses of legislators, Statutes, Constitution, and General Information for the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin.gov is the Wisconsin Citizen's Portal that provides interactive government services online to help meet the needs of the businesses and the people of Wisconsin.
WisconsinEye
WisconsinEye is a private, not-for-profit statewide public affairs network whose mission is to provide independent, nonpartisan coverage of civic and community life in Wisconsin, beginning with gavel-to-gavel coverage of the actions of state government in Madison. The network's state-of-the-art digital broadcast production facilities include 70 camera positions in the State Capitol building and a network operations center at 122 West Washington Ave.

 
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