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New Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues
Increasing diversity, reducing staff burnout are top issues for Chief Aaron Lipski.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Union Gets Change in Legislation
Milwaukee union, frequent donor to legislators, gets bill regulating police use of force weakened.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements
Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Marquette University Cuts Reflect National Trend
A decline in commitment to liberal arts seen in Wisconsin and nationally.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
The Ann Wilson Problem
Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Plan Cuts Business Property Taxes
But provision of plan also gives Legislature more power over local governments' revenue.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Clash On Police Funding
A heated debate as Republicans condemn Milwaukee and Milwaukee legislators defend the city.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Music Venues Still Await Pandemic Aid
Summerfest got $10 million in federal funding. The Pabst and thousands of other groups: nothing.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
New Apartments for N. Water St. Draw Opposition
Brandon Rule seeks to build workforce housing development along Milwaukee River.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bach Chamber Choir is Going Live
Seeks new singers as well as the return of existing members of the choir.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Bach Chamber Choir
The Return of Rainbow Summer
17 years after it ended, revived version of outdoor entertainment series returns to Marcus Center.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
