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12 Years of Urban Milwaukee Stories
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Jun 11th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeNew Faces in New Places
A look at all the new people in new places.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeRiverwest Had World’s Largest Color Printing Press
In 1922, genius innovator Leslie Claybourn built a unique factory on Humboldt and Keefe.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Carl SwansonElections Commission Stalls on Absentee Ballot Application Wording
Commissioners asked for tweaks in language before they would vote.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders
The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioNeighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census
For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeCommittee Supports Ride Share Tax
Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS
They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioOver 9,000 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County
Over 21,500 cases across Wisconsin.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCan the Police Union Prevent Reform?
Milwaukee’s powerful union has long gotten its way. But this time may be different.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyMarchers Show Up Despite The Rain
Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene