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Campaign Cash: Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%
Campaign Cash

Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%

Average payday interest rate is 517%. Industry has given generously to legislators

MKE County: Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
MKE County

Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."

State Officials Push Action on PFAS

State Officials Push Action on PFAS

50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.

Democrats Call for Virtual Joint Finance Hearing

Democrats Call for Virtual Joint Finance Hearing

Pandemic created 'significant barriers’ for many citizens who couldn’t attend in-person hearings.

New Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills

New Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills

Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.

State Home Sales Up in 2021

State Home Sales Up in 2021

But number of homes for sale down. Total listings down 37% in March.

MKE County: Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
MKE County

Board To Consider Climate Change Policy

Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Creating Affordable Housing Action Plan
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Creating Affordable Housing Action Plan

Seeking shared public-private agenda. 45% of households are "cost burdened" by housing.

Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff

Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff

Company appealing decision. Its CEO warns of 'escalating trade war.'

Eyes on Milwaukee: Conversion of 1902 School Starting
Eyes on Milwaukee

Conversion of 1902 School Starting

Construction starts on long-planned project to turn old Phillis Wheatley School into apartments.

Murphy’s Law: Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Murphy’s Law

Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate

Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?

Now Serving: Taco John’s Comes to Town
Now Serving

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.