New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.

Milwaukee Tool Sued For Allegedly Using Forced Prison Labor

Milwaukee Tool Sued For Allegedly Using Forced Prison Labor

Supplier allegedly exploited and forced prisoners to do 'grueling work' under 'humiliating and dehumanizing' conditions

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

Op Ed: We Energies’ Natural Gas Plans Are A Mistake
Op Ed

We Energies’ Natural Gas Plans Are A Mistake

Proposals represent a substantial deviation from clean, affordable energy goals.

MKE County: Opioid Settlement Will Fund 7 New, Expanded Abatement Efforts
MKE County

Opioid Settlement Will Fund 7 New, Expanded Abatement Efforts

$8.5 million in public health programs, research would be funded by companies that played role in opioid epidemic.

Look For New Art Exhibits Next Time You Fly Out of MKE

Look For New Art Exhibits Next Time You Fly Out of MKE

New partnership between MIAD and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

In 4-2 vote, commissioners said around 188 recall signatures were collected outside 60-day deadline

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin

EPA plan aims to protect public health, but the rule has faced pushback from states and industry groups.

Entertainment: A Brewery Block Party, Mimosa Fest and Shakespeare
Entertainment

A Brewery Block Party, Mimosa Fest and Shakespeare

Plus: It's weekend two of Summerfest

See CNN, Fox News Plans To Transform Buildings For RNC

See CNN, Fox News Plans To Transform Buildings For RNC

Turner Hall and GATHER will become homes for CNN and Fox News.

Tearman Spencer’s Deputy Criminally Charged With Misconduct in Public Office

Tearman Spencer’s Deputy Criminally Charged With Misconduct in Public Office

Former deputy city attorney Odalo Ohiku charged with misdemeanor.

City Hall: Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority
City Hall

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC

Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC

Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.

Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City

Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City

Hoan Group spends day building connections.

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Document indicates high court to hear Planned Parenthood lawsuit on abortion rights.

Op Ed: Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board
Op Ed

Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board

Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.

MKE County: Board Supports 128th Air Wing’s Bid for New Plane
MKE County

Board Supports 128th Air Wing’s Bid for New Plane

Supervisors seek to protect the jobs, economic impact of 128th Air Refueling Wing.

Ribbon Cutting for Concordia 27 Finally Comes

Ribbon Cutting for Concordia 27 Finally Comes

Much lauded mixed-use project on 27th and Wells took nearly a decade to develop.

Data Wonk: How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?
Data Wonk

How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?

Data by state shows interesting trend for Wisconsin, the U.S.

Murphy’s Law: Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Murphy’s Law

Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?

Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.

K-12 Education: The Unknown MPS Office
K-12 Education

The Unknown MPS Office

Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.