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De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee
New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
In Defense of Historic Tax Credits
National Trust for Historic Preservation's leader comes to town, where her speech to a crowd filled with notables dramatized the need for state to maintain the current credits.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Growth of UWM Research Foundation
It's processed 41 patents in last nine years. But state funding cuts could endanger its growth.
Mar 13th, 2015 by John Torinus
Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?
Money is being spent and wild rumors are flying. So what’s the truth?
Feb 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Who Is Funding the Anti-Streetcar Effort?
Ald. Bauman and others are certain that dark money is pouring in for this, which streetcar opponents deny.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum
Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne and Bruce Murphy
Foundation Helps Herb Kohl Get $20 Million Windfall
His “$100 million gift” to Greater Milwaukee Foundation will gain him huge tax break for supporting new NBA arena.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Legacy of Annette Polly Williams
The author of school choice later became its opponent. Williams was controversial -- and misunderstood -- right to the end.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin, the Land of Diversity?
Turns out we beat most states in the percent of women and minorities elected. Who knew?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of the Kern Foundation
The Waukesha-based foundation has quietly grown to assets of $627 million, nearly as big as the Bradley Foundation. It also leans conservative.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Decline of ALEC
The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council, long a big influence on state legislatures and Wisconsin, is bleeding business support.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
