Trump Vulnerable on Environment
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The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Feb 16th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Big Money Groups Oppose PFAS Regulation
Wisconsin Manufacturers, other business groups spent $8.5 million on campaigns, oppose regulating “forever chemicals."
Feb 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Comptroller Candidates
Three candidates vying to be Milwaukee's next Comptroller.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Flu Hospitalizations Spike in Wisconsin
State saw 100 hospitalizations in half a day.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Reveals Tax Cut Proposal
Gov. Evers wants money for schools, GOP wants tax relief.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Attorney Candidates
Three candidates running to lead independent Milwaukee City Attorney's office.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Candidates
Four candidates vying to advance to general election. First in our series of previews.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Run the Milwaukee Marathon for Free
Urban Milwaukee members get free passes to the 1/2 marathon and 5k, while supplies last.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Maddy Day
Inside the Bradley Symphony Center
Contractors working diligently to transform former movie palace into modern music hall with Art Deco style.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Calls For End to Hmong Deportation Negotiations
Trump administration negotiating agreement to send some U.S. residents to Laos.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wizard Works Brewing Coming to Third Ward
Brewer credits former presidential candidate with inspiring his vision.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Committee
Legislation would allow bars across the state to close at 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open
Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
AG Objects to Relaxed Lead Pipe Rules
Kaul joins other Attorneys General in objection to new EPA rules for lead pipe removal.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Uses Different Voting Machines for Early Voting
Use of touchscreens instead of paper ballots intended to improve accessibility, avoid need for 327 unique ballots.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Pushes Fetal Personhood
Republican legislators introduce an amendment to the state constitution that gives personhood to fertilized eggs.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Make Urban Milwaukee Your Valentine
Urban Milwaukee is offering a special deal on memberships for Valentine's Day.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Maddy Day
MCT Premieres Play by Wisconsin Writer
‘No Wake’ is about a man with a mission to save the loons.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
City To Fund Improvements On Edge of Cathedral Square
TIF district would help bail out Century City,
Feb 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Controversial “Tougher on Crime” Bills Pass
Two parties split over the future of criminal justice. Democrats assail GOP for "fear mongering" legislation.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
City Using Downtown TIFs to Bail Out Century City
Overperforming downtown development districts will repay debt used to create Century City business park.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Messmer Grads Start Clothing Business
Four high school friends reunite to open a clothing store on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Claudia Delgadillo, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Ethanol By-Product To Feed the World
First-of-its-kind export facility on the Great Lakes will take trucks off the road, make Midwest ethanol more competitive.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
