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Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?

Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?

State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.

MKE County: Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director
MKE County

This content is only for members Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director

Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.

Passenger Rail Advocates Gather in Milwaukee

Passenger Rail Advocates Gather in Milwaukee

High Speed Rail Alliance hosts event at Oriental Theatre.

DPW Says Its Still Combating ‘Unprecedented’ Pothole Season

DPW Says Its Still Combating ‘Unprecedented’ Pothole Season

Crews are working overtime to clear 18,000 repair requests after "volatile" weather.

Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System

Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System

A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

For Members Only: Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
For Members Only

Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash

Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.

MKE County: Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative
MKE County

Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative

State grant funding violence intervention and coordination among local organizations.

Entertainment: Card Shows, Bike Races and More
Entertainment

Card Shows, Bike Races and More

Plus: Don't forget the second weekend of Summerfest.

Proposal Would Dramatically Cut Down Scooter Speed, Boost Sidewalk Fines By 1,000%

This content is only for membersProposal Would Dramatically Cut Down Scooter Speed, Boost Sidewalk Fines By 1,000%

Proposal comes after scooter operator hit, injured individual on sidewalk.

Op Ed: Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement
Op Ed

Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement

Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.

A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help

A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help

New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.