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Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force
State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?
Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
805 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Use-of-Force Policy Popular With Police
Company wrote policy used by Brooklyn Center and dozens of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
New Foxconn Deal Cuts Incentives By $2.77 Billion
State will provide company up to $80 million under drastically down-scaled deal.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Restaurant Will Replace Birch + Butcher
Chef Kyle Knall will lead the new "hyper-seasonal" Birch restaurant.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Restrictions Often Bar Disabled Voters
Republican legislators latest proposals will make this worse.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Element Apartments’ Construction Begins
6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%
Average payday interest rate is 517%. Industry has given generously to legislators
Apr 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."
Apr 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
