The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

By Urban Milwaukee - Dec 2nd, 2018 07:00 am

1. Murphy’s Law: Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?

Attorneys may sue, but urge Evers and Kaul to pursue a suit to overturn contract.

Nov 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

2. MKE County: A ‘Maptacular’ Idea to Fund Parks

New fund for parks from merchandise sold, including unique maps of parks.

Nov 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

3. Milwaukee Architecture: The First 100 Years of City Homes

From the 1840s until World War II, Milwaukee built an interesting variety of homes, many still standing.

Feb 25th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard

4. City Streets: Two Riverwest Streets Had Ethnic Divisions

Fratney and Bremen streets reflected tension between Germans and Irish and Poles.

Nov 26th, 2018 by Carl Baehr

5. City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks

Milwaukee gets dismal ranking in study tracking relative income, incarceration rates, six other factors.

Nov 27th, 2018 by Corri Hess

6. Transportation: County Bus System Plans Complete Redesign

All routes will be reconsidered to achieve maximum frequency, public input sought.

Nov 29th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

7. Op Ed: Time’s Running Out on Vos, Fitzgerald

Vos says Democrats are “sore losers” and proceeds as though Republicans won.

Nov 23rd, 2018 by James Rowen

8. City Hall: Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run

Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?

Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

9. City Hall: Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes

Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.

Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Wisconsin Budget: Rich Pay the Least in State Taxes

Poor and middle class pay much higher percentage of their income in taxes.

Nov 26th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius

Press Releases

Most popular press releases in the past week.

1. Tony Evers Wastes No Time Implementing Pro-Abortion Agenda

Taps Planned Parenthood of WI CEO as Key Health Advisor

Nov 29th, 2018 by State Sen. David Craig

2. Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council

“I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state…”

Nov 29th, 2018 by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

3. Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions

“Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration.”

Nov 27th, 2018 by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

4. The Sherman Phoenix grand opening set for Friday

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Nov 28th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey

5. Marquette, a vacant Ramada Inn and homelessness

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan – November 28, 2018

Nov 28th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Donovan

6. Village Improperly Wielded Eminent Domain Power

“Village officials admit they had no jurisdiction over controlled access roads – took eminent domain actions against property owners for Foxconn development.”

Nov 28th, 2018 by A Better Mt. Pleasant

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council

7. Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council

Governor-elect Evers will make numerous new appointments in the near future.

Nov 16th, 2018 by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

8. Vos Republicans: ‘Too Many People Voted’

“On the heels of record midterm election turnout, driven in large part by record early voting, Republicans are trying to change the law to keep people from voting.”

Nov 30th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now

9. East-West Bus Rapid Transit Project Receives Milestone Federal Approval

East-West BRT will be the first rapid transit corridor in the region, providing a “central spine” for MCTS and paving the way for future rapid transit corridors.

Nov 30th, 2018 by Milwaukee County Transit System

10. Parklawn YMCA must reconsider facility cuts

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey – November 28, 2018

Nov 28th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey

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