Some shocked at opposition to Violence Against Women Act
Opposition to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, introduced by Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore, has some shaking their heads.
Apr 9th, 2012Affordable Care Act goes to the U.S. Supreme Court
With the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the health care law this week, TCD talks with Marquette University constitutional law expert J. Gordon Hylton.
Mar 26th, 2012Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty
U.S. Rep. Tom Petri proposes the Making Work and Marriage Pay Act as a possible way to help low-income individuals.
Mar 19th, 2012Bill says single parenthood is a factor in child abuse
Glenn Grothman sponsored a bill that says single parenthood could lead to child abuse and neglect. One opponent calls it "demeaning" and "dangerous."
Mar 8th, 2012Milwaukee’s assembly reps disagree on proposed “Boot Bill”
Democratic assembly reps Young and Krusick are at odds over the proposed "Boot Bill," which would allow cities to boot vehicles for parking violations.
Feb 27th, 2012Falk details plans for collective bargaining, tech colleges
Democratic candidate for governor Kathleen Falk discussed plans to restore collective bargaining and fund technical colleges at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.
Feb 22nd, 2012New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights
Senate Bill 466 aims to modernize landlord-tenant laws, but opponents say it favors landlords over tenants and diminishes renters' rights.
Feb 21st, 2012Redevelopment underway in Bronzeville
With the Vangard Group's revitalization of the Inner City Arts Council building, development of Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville district is on its way.
Feb 14th, 2012“We have to say as a community this is unacceptable”
James Hall Jr., president of the Milwaukee NAACP, speaks on issues of segregation, education and unemployment in Milwaukee's black community.
Jan 30th, 2012State of Milwaukee’s economy
Milwaukee's economic health has been ailing during the Great Recession. At "Milwaukee's Economy: Next Step for Growth," panelists discuss possible solutions.
Jan 26th, 2012Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30
The Pabst and Turner Hall will host Historic Milwaukee's "Remarkable Milwaukee 2012" fund-raiser roundtable and dinner.
Jan 23rd, 2012Ho-Chunk Nation, Beloit officials aim for jobs jackpot
Ho-Chunk Nation and city officials say a 700,000-square-foot casino could bring an estimated 2,000 jobs to Beloit, a city with 11.4 percent unemployment.
Jan 16th, 2012Building urgency
Milwaukee city, county and community leaders gather to define race-related problems and urge action.
Jan 9th, 2012A new chapter for the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association
It's a new era for public education unions in Wisconsin, and Bob Peterson and the MTEA are adjusting to life after collective bargaining.
Jan 4th, 2012Terence Ray and the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative
The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative helps dads financially and emotionally so they can be involved in their children’s lives.
Dec 30th, 2011Roundy’s plan to go public
Roundy's operates 60 stores in the city of Milwaukee, making it the company's largest market. Industry experts weigh in on the plan to go public.
Dec 15th, 2011Bridging the gap in 53208
In one of the city's most troubled areas, 'Our Next Generation' provides one-on-one tutoring and much needed support to elementary and high school students.
Dec 7th, 2011Change on the horizon at the Westlawn housing project
Westlawn, once Milwaukee's largest affordable housing project, will see dramatic changes by the end of next year.
Nov 28th, 2011From run-down to retail in Washington Heights
With the local community in mind, business owners Chris Dobs and Tim Nechvatal are turning a neighborhood nuisance into a new retail center in Washington Heights.
Nov 21st, 2011