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MKE County: Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
MKE County

Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee

4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.

For Member’s Only: Free Tickets to Startup Milwaukee Tour
For Member’s Only

Free Tickets to Startup Milwaukee Tour

Sip beer or wine and tour a dozen local startups. Free tickets for our members.

Derailed: California Got Most of State’s $810 Million
Derailed

California Got Most of State’s $810 Million

But unlike Wisconsin’s “shovel ready” train project, California’s hit many obstacles. 5th in a series.

Data Wonk: What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?
Data Wonk

What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?

Health insurance for kids declined in some states including Wisconsin under Walker. Why?

Op Ed: Who’s Afraid of Occupational Licensing?
Op Ed

Who’s Afraid of Occupational Licensing?

Actually state licensing gets overwhelming support. Except from right-wing activists.

Court Watch: Milwaukee Traffic Tickets Down 46%
Court Watch

Milwaukee Traffic Tickets Down 46%

Ticket-writing jumped in 2018 amid outrage about reckless driving, but way down in 2019.

Sponsored: Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale Now!
Sponsored

Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival are available now to Milwaukee Film Members and the general public. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning

Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning

Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve lead screening data.

Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS

Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS

DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.

Dining: Glass + Griddle Has a Beautiful Interior
Dining

Glass + Griddle Has a Beautiful Interior

And the menu offers many gluten-free and vegan options.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss
Eyes on Milwaukee

Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss

Council president halts move to officially kill deal. "Let's continue the process," he says.

MKE County: Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget
MKE County

Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget

Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan