Make-A-Wish Seeks More Hispanic Kids

Make-A-Wish Seeks More Hispanic Kids

State chapter of national foundation giving children with serious disease their wish hires new Hispanic coordinator.

Murphy’s Law: Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy
Murphy’s Law

Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy

State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.

Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker

Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker

Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.

Pot Referendums on November Ballot

Pot Referendums on November Ballot

15 counties, two cities have referendums on legalizing medical or all marijuana use.

Op Ed: Schools Special Needs Grossly Underfunded
Op Ed

Schools Special Needs Grossly Underfunded

Special Education and bilingual instruction are mandated by federal or state law but way underfunded.

Dining: Ted’s Is a 1950s Time Warp
Dining

Ted’s Is a 1950s Time Warp

Tosa diner has home-made soup, burgers, old-fashioned malts. Delicious and dirt cheap.

In Public: The Magic of Lakeshore State Park
In Public

The Magic of Lakeshore State Park

There’s nothing else like it in the city. So why is there a plan to change it?

Where Wisconsin Lacks Broadband Access

Where Wisconsin Lacks Broadband Access

State ranks 41st in internet access, 32nd in broadband access. Western, rural areas lag behind.

Data Wonk: The Case for Single Payer Care
Data Wonk

The Case for Single Payer Care

65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?

City Streets: The Mystery Of Young Street
City Streets

The Mystery Of Young Street

Where is it? How long is it? Short street created in 1929 would stump local trivia experts.

Democratic Search Committee Visiting City

Democratic Search Committee Visiting City

“Purple State” status makes Milwaukee attractive as possible site for 2020 convention.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Inside The 42
Eyes on Milwaukee

Inside The 42

Glass + Griddle restaurant, beer garden opening in time for motorcyclists to roll into town.