The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Most popular articles in the past week.
1. Murphy’s Law: 12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying
The company is cutting back plans. Will it walk away entirely?
Jan 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
2. Eyes on Milwaukee: Who Wants The Modjeska Theatre?
Historic Mitchell St. theater for sale or lease as an entertainment venue, but needs repairs.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
3. Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin
Can’t compete in U.S., company exec tells Reuters.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
4. City Streets: The Complicated History of Highway 100
Part of it was “Lovers Lane,” all of it made a 38-mile bypass of the city.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
5. House Confidential: Scott Walker’s Piece of Paradise
That would be in Milwaukee, where his new downtown condo is a “walker’s paradise.”
Jan 16th, 2019 by Michael Horne
6. Eyes on Milwaukee: Lurie’s Bay View Project Advancing
Developer submits rezoning request for 200-unit apartment complex alderman opposes.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
7. Eyes on Milwaukee: Is the Marcus Center a Historic Building?
Two architects have nominated 1969 building for historic designation, which would slow redesign.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
8. Murphy’s Law: Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Voters overwhelmingly favor fair maps, yet Vos spends millions in taxes to fight this.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
9. Back in the News: Death Watch at the Journal Sentinel
Yet more layoffs, Gannett cuts nationally, facing buyout bid.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
10. Now Serving: New Cafe for Third Ward
Plue: New Cudahy arcade bar. And actor Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain comes to town.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Press Releases
Most popular press releases in the past week.
1. Rep. Spreitzer statement on latest Foxconn news
“Today’s comments by Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Fitzgerald demonstrate that they have not learned from their mistake and they continue to lack a coherent vision for the future of our state.”
Jan 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Mark Spreitzer
2. New Questions About Robin Vos, GOP’s Lame Duck Law Changes As Foxconn Scales Back Wisconsin Operation
GOP Grabbed Control of Agency Overseeing Deal, Reduced Accountability Before Foxconn Suggests ‘Modifications’ to Biggest Ever State Subsidy of Foreign Corporation
Jan 30th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
3. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces More Than $3 Million in Education and Training Grants for Wisconsin Youth
Federal funding to help connect at-risk youth to meaningful employment, higher education and civic engagement
Jan 30th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
4. DNR Secretary Cole announces additional appointments to leadership team
Todd Ambs has been named DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
5. Injures Sustained by Deputy Sheriff
The Milwaukee Police Department responded to investigate the crash and will determine what, if any, charges are appropriate.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Earnell Lucas
6. Marquette professor elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Jay Goldberg recognized for engineering patents and contributions to design, innovation and entrepreneurship in education
Jan 24th, 2019 by Marquette University
7. Podcast Shines Light on Mount Pleasant’s Rush to Win Foxconn Deal
“Village sacrificed due diligence and public input to claim once in a lifetime development.”
Dec 9th, 2018 by A Better Mt. Pleasant
8. Shilling Statement on Foxconn Fiasco
“The Walker administration and legislative Republicans failed to put in place stronger safeguards to hold Foxconn accountable and protect Wisconsin taxpayers.”
Jan 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
9. Scott Sloan Selected to Direct Saint Kate, The Arts Hotel, in Milwaukee, Wis.
Sloan to manage all operations as Saint Kate prepares for a spring debut
Jan 31st, 2019 by The Marcus Corporation
10. State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Latest Foxconn Flop
Time for Legislature to Direct WEDC Renegotiations
Jan 31st, 2019 by State Rep. David Bowen
