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County Wins $2.3 Million Grant for Jail Reform
MacArthur grant funds effort to address overcrowding at county jail, House of Corrections.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Gretchen SchuldtHeartland Advisors Moving to BMO Tower
Milwaukee-based investment firm will move across the street into Irgens' new tower.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCities Changing Sex Offender Residency Rules
Milwaukee, Brookfield, West Allis, others expanding areas where offenders can live.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Voters overwhelmingly favor fair maps, yet Vos spends millions in taxes to fight this.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyCounty Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility
Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEvers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioIs the Marcus Center a Historic Building?
Two architects have nominated 1969 building for historic designation, which would slow redesign.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene2018 Had Fewest Refugees In 10 Years
472 refugees to Wisconsin last year, down from 585 in 2017.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContextThe Complicated History of Highway 100
Part of it was “Lovers Lane,” all of it made a 38-mile bypass of the city.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Carl BaehrJustyce Blankenship
"I love the entrepreneurial attitude of the people that live here."
Jan 28th, 2019 by NewaukeeRepublicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven WaltersCity’s Pot Cases Down 17% Last Year
Milwaukee Municipal Court sees decline in marijuana cases in 2018.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt