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Spending on Medicaid, Prisons Skyrockets
Up much faster than inflation in last 20 years, crowding out other spending.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Steven WaltersGun Sales Still Going Crazy
'Panic buying' in state since pandemic, sales up 500% at one store, retailers rationing bullets.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFoley & Lardner Lawyer Helps Trump “Find” Votes
Milwaukee law firm’s attorney Cleta Mitchell is Washington insider and ex-liberal feminist.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyMake Urban Milwaukee Your Resolution
It's a new year and a chance to support the future of independent media. Learn how.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Urban MilwaukeeThe Push to Reopen Schools
Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access
State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Has Shouting Match With Reporter
Senator defends his call for investigating 2020 election in heated interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioLowest COVID-19 Testing Total in 111 Days
2,446 new cases reported Sunday.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene18 Southside Homes Being Demolished for New School
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy building new elementary school.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Mexican Restaurant for Downtown
Plus: New sports bar coming, East Side pIzzeria opens, Rogues Gallery bar closes.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Michael HollowayTee Times During a Pandemic
Some public golf courses saw a 15% to 30% increase in usage in 2020.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Megan HartNew South Side Sports Bar Opening
La Perla Tapatia Sports Bar will offer drinks, food and a stage for musicians and disc jockeys
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Ethan Duran