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The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

By Urban Milwaukee - Dec 9th, 2018 07:00 am

1. Eyes on Milwaukee: America’s Largest Urban Manufacturing Proposal?

City Plan Commission approves land sale for $285 million deal with Komatsu company.

Dec 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

2. Eyes on Milwaukee: Komatsu Deal Includes Commuter Rail Station

City would have option to buy site for Walker’s Point station for a KRM line.

Dec 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

3. Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Covets Intellectual Property Rights

Besides $4.1 billion subsidy, it seeks IP rights of students, faculty, other companies.

Dec 4th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

4. Murphy’s Law: What Will Scott Walker’s Legacy Be?

Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?

Dec 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

5. MKE County: County Committee Mollified on Couture

Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.

Dec 4th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

6. Wisconsin Budget: One More Tax Cut For The Wealthy

Legislature’s lame duck session passed $60 million income tax cut, mostly benefits top 20%.

Dec 7th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius

7. Eyes on Milwaukee: Grand Avenue Mall Lands Anchor Tenant

$90 million mall redevelopment attracts engineering firm GRAEF, to lease 35,000 square feet.

Dec 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

8. Now Serving: Food Hall Opening On December 17

Plus: WhirlyBall and dining! Heated domes at Benelux! And a new Walker’s Point pop-up.

Dec 4th, 2018 by Zach Komassa

9. Eyes on Milwaukee: Huge Crowd At Sherman Phoenix Opening

Fire-ravaged bank now home to a market with 28 local businesses.

Dec 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Op Ed: GOP Bills Change 400 Sections of State Law

Changes help special interests, overthrow voters’ decision in November election.

Dec 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout

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 Calls on Governor Scott Walker to Withdraw Last-Minute Appointments

“These appointments should be fully vetted in the next legislative biennium.”

Dec 4th, 2018 by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

4. Marcus Center Reveals New Vision for Campus

Initial phase anticipated for completion for start of 2019/2020 50th Anniversary Season

Dec 7th, 2018 by Marcus Center For The Performing Arts

5. Unprecedented Power Grab Will Break Wisconsin for Years to Come

“This morning, fresh of an election defeat, the Republican-controlled legislature voted to subvert the will of the people.”

Dec 5th, 2018 by State Sen. Chris Larson

6. Stop the Wisconsin GOP power grab

Indivisible Madison calls for people statewide to ”Pack the Capitol” for the JFC Hearing on Mon., Dec. 3 at 12:30 pm – and the #RESPECTMYVOTE rally on Mon., Dec. 3 at 5:30pm

Dec 3rd, 2018 by Indivisible Madison

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council

7. Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council

“Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for our administration.”

Dec 7th, 2018 by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

8. UWM Names Two New Distinguished Professors

Distinguished professors are acknowledged for making a significant impact on their fields of study.

Dec 6th, 2018 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

9. Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Inauguration Partner and Date

Inauguration demonstrates state coming together, Evers’ commitment to our kids’ future

Dec 5th, 2018 by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

10. 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

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