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Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance
Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Challenge 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
Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen
Plus: New Italian restaurant for Bay View, new Toss Scandanavian place and Carnevor Steakhouse returns.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun
Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled
New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Is Worth More Than Milwaukee
With less than half the residents, Madison property is worth more than $1.5 billion more.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Spread Accelerating In Wisconsin Teenagers
Percentage of individuals under 19 that have contracted disease has increased every month this summer.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Turned Green
Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”
Aug 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Power of Poor People’s Votes
Just a small increase in percent of low-income people who vote could transform elections in state and nation, report finds.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 16th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
