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Extend Act 10 to Cover Police
Law restricting collective bargaining rights exempted police. Including them could make cops more accountable.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Will Flanders and Cori Petersen
City Launches Active Streets for Business
Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
11 Days of National Guard Operations
How did they operate in the city? How was that Blackhawk helicopter used?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Housing Authority Accepting More Voucher Applicants
For first time since 2015, city accepting new applicants for subsidized housing.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Urban Milwaukee’s Roller Coaster of a Pandemic Experience
A crazy year, but your support has been inspiring. If you haven't joined, here's your chance.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%
That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kinnickinnic River Could Get a Trash Wheel
Harbor District wins $492,300 federal grant to remove 75 tons of trash per year from river.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
