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Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Has Most Cases of Syphilis in 20 Years
441 cases in 2021 versus 183 in 2020. Especially affecting women of child-bearing age.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills
Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill
Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest
Scardina Specialties, closed in 2021 when its building condemned, would reopen in bigger space on Locust St.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted
Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Poll Gives Milwaukee Schools Poor Rating
41% said schools getting worse. Yet 71% gave a good rating to the schools their own children attended.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
We Need To Restore This City’s Soul
A redevelopment in Harambee neighborhood is part of a larger vision.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Tonda Thompson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Shop Local
Looking for Milwaukee gifts? Shop Urban Milwaukee: The Store online or in-person at 755 N. Milwaukee St.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Huge River House Expansion Advancing
Council committee supports subsidy to extend riverwalk segment for addition of two-building apartment complex.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
