new rules come-- as the obama administration continues cracking down on "for-profit" colleges like itt tech-- and corinthian colleges. the mayor's proposed, 2017 at city hall this morning. the budget provides more money to mpd... and for programs like lead abatement. pete zervakis is live with more on the amendment process. the city's finance and personnel committee is meeting for its "budget amendment day"... members of the committee... as well as other council members... will have the chance to propose changes budget proposal. the budget as written calls for the average homeowner in milwaukee to spend about 26 dollars a year more in taxes. city fees would rise about 10 dollars for the typical homeowner. the budget allocates almost 11 million dollars to the removal of lead paint from homes... and the replacement of lead service lines linking the city's water mains to some daycares and older houses across milwaukee. barrett's budget proposal also up's funding to the milwaukee police department. but it's not enough to hire more officers -- just keep mpd's staffing ve following today's amendm

itt tech is want, recently closing locations right here in our area. we also had everest closing in tampa bay and our students are getting new protections so that they are not on the hook when these have different things happen. the rolls out to date will in short you can get your federal loans erased if your college misrepresents the quality of its programs for the loans will also get dropped at the college breaks and a contractual promise with the students at colleges will be responsible will be allowed to for students to sign agreements saying they won't sue over misconduct. >> those for-profit colleges are saying the new rules are unfair and meant to take down the industry. they say they are reviewing the regulations right now to your out what they will do next. if you or someone you know has gone to one of those for-profit schools the of a link on abcactionnews.com right now which explains what to do to get loan forgiveness. >>> we've heard a lot about port hacking of us computers but that's only a fraction of the attacks. we'll talk to the guy in

warning from the department of education, companies are throwing quickfix schemes at students from the itt tech college they are promising to help students get experts warn this is a free process, you can find easy directions on the doj website and we have a link on abcactionnews.com. >>> there is also potentially new hope for graduates for- profit schools. >> thousands of people owe a ton of money even though school shutdown. taking action for you tonight adam winer looks at the way some people can make their student loan debt disappear.>> when nick brown learned he could get a degree from a local for-profit college he saw his chance at the american dream. now, eight years since graduating, the school he went to his closed but he owes $120,000 for a degree that is worthless. >> i think fraud is the first >> people who were students at the time the school closed or were students as recently as four months before they are able to get federal loans discharged, there is also a way to get your money back if you can prove there was fraud or violation of law. the doj wants to make that process easier

new rules come-- as the obama administration continues cracking down on "for-profit" colleges like itt tech-- and the law to to panhandle on medians... or on highway ramps... in the city of milwaukee. pete zervakis is live with more on the new policy. the new law prohibits people from loitering - and/or panhandling - on any median less than 5 feet wide... or on a median in a road or highway that's deemed a safety hazard for pedestrians. the policy takes effect today. the common council unanimously approved the ordinance earlier this month before the mayor signed it into effect. alderman bob donovan - who sponsored it - says there was growing concern about people asking for money or selling things on dangerous medians... where many car crashes occur. the new law does not apply to people crossing the street... utility workers... or on duty police, fire and emergency if you violate it... you could be fined between 50 and 200 dollars plus court costs. violators unable to pay could be jailed. live...pz... tmj4 up next on live at daybreak on today's tmj4--the popular drink combination that scient

it's happening at the karma snow this one for students impacted by the closing of itt tech. they will hold an info session to find out how they can continue your education. it's possible some credits could be transferred to the community college. today's meeting is from 10:00 to 1:00 at the metro campus. >>> and looking ahead this afternoon, we will learn more about september 2014. that prompted a federal lawsuit. smith in handcuffs. she's thrown against the kreusesser so hard the windshield shatters. he's seeking monetary damages. the video is dramatic but does not tell the whole story. they are expecting to release more details this afternoon. we'll have more on news at 11:00. >>> taking a side in this year's presidential election. cleveland association endorsing donald trump for president. they voted that the republican candidate won. this endorsement follows a number of large unions announcing their support of trump including both new york city police and customs enforcement. >>> only on 5 now. a local woman murdered by her husband in front of their 6-month old twins. in

itt tech, dawn. regency beauty -- gone. regency beauty institute, gone. some business and scam artists what you to believe that you date them to take advantage of given through the department of education. it's granted on a case-by-case basis and it is free. of the company asked you to do it, it's a red flag. if it's not the united states, department of education, be suspicious. family, and he promises of immediate debt relief rmt. is important to remember that if you're paying him long to keep paying until the application is reviewed. if you me my health this is how you can get a hold of me. i am joe ducey sunny skies, temperatures in the 80s, now the sun is down, we have the clear skies and if you breezes. and the wins will get later in, or. the storm system that brought the cooler from through is off system, we will be staying clear for the next several days. the backside, will continue to bring in not only these clear skies, but also these cooler high temperatures that we had today. we will be looking at the 80s for the next couple of days here in the

itt tech and regency beauty institute, gone. while there are a few legitimate programs to help students whose schools have closed, some businesses and scam artists want you to believe you need them to take advantage of it. you don't. it's called closed school discharge, granted on a case by case basis and it's free. if a company asks you to pay them to do it, something else, if it's not the united states department of education, be suspicious. and any promises of immediate debt relief are empty. it's important to remember if you're already paying on the loan, keep paying until the application is approved. go to abc15.com and if you need my help, get ahold of me. i'm investigator joe ducey. if you've got a problem, let me help. a pug as its hometown hero. >> why not? that's jackson. he was given a firefighter badge because they say an electrical fire could have easily burned down his family home. but the owner says the pug noticed sparks coming out of an electrical outlet and started barking, woke the family up. the owner was abl

itt tech, gone. there's no magic trick to make the student loans disappear. while there are a few legitimate programs to help students whose schools have closed, some businesses scam artists want you to believe you need them to take advantage of it. loan forgiveness can only be given through the u.s. department of education. it's granted on a case by case basis and it's free. if a company asks you to pay them to do it, red flag. and official sounding names, if it's not the u.s. department of education, be suspicious. any promises of immediate debt relief are empty. it's important to remember if you're already paying on the application is approved. go to abc15.com for links and all the ways to protect your money. i'm joe ducey. if you have a problem, let me know. >>> a new resort could bring new business to the valley. today is the grand opening to the embassy suites resort and conference center. they will have a ribbon cutting ceremony with and greet with art thomas and the event is invite only. >>> this morning the governor is heading to the great white nort

. >>> just last month, robert hall was two quarters from graduation at itt tech when he found the doors closed and his future on hold when the school shut down. at the time he asked this question -- >> how do we get the money that we put in to the program to get our degrees back, how do we get that administration says students like hall are eligible to get their student loan debt relieved. >> under the new regulation, you'll automatically get your student loans discharged if you don't complete the program. >>> this blocks schools from acquiring arbitration to settle disputes with students, something that students stay is it a big deal to prevent fraud. >>ist going to be a lot harder hide it. >> the reporter: for-profit colleges are against the changes. the trade group that represents them says the new rules will cause millions of students to lose access to higher education and leave american taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars. reporting in washington, justin grave, fox 25 news. >> mark: tap water at two local schools had elevated lead levels in recent tests. framingham school