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DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFaculty, Students Protest at MU President’s House
They demand Mike Lovell reconsider reopening the university.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Ethan DuranColectivo Workers Organizing A Union
Effort seeks to organize company's 21 locations in Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerGroups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerHendricks Abandoning Trump Campaign?
She's among many big 2016 donors who haven't given this year. But the Uihleins are all in.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyTosa Police Issue Gets More Heated
Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerTurning Guns Into Garden Tools
With an eye to DNC, faith activists in city oppose Trump, call for less gun violence, more social justice
Aug 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerYou Can Help City Balance Its Budget
Residents can take survey, use simulation tool to fix $53 million structural deficit.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWho Do You Call If Police Commit the Crime?
Photographer assaulted by off-duty cop says she was subjected to hours of questioning by Milwaukee Police.
Aug 17th, 2020 by LaTasha Lux, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFoxconn Hasn’t Given 99% of UW Pledge
Company promised $100 million to UW-Madison, has given $700,000.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance
Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven WaltersChallenge To Green Party On State Ballot
Wrong address on nomination papers could disqualify party, which Democrats believe helped elect Trump, from presidential ballot.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio