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Murphy’s Law: How Walker Wrecked State’s Prisons
Murphy’s Law

How Walker Wrecked State’s Prisons

Overworked staff, high turnover, rising overtime costs and violence plague the prisons.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Huron Building Breaks Ground
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Huron Building Breaks Ground

Jeffers' track record wins praise, gains $14 million crowdfunding for 11-story office tower.

Campaign Cash: We Energies Has Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

We Energies Has Capitol Clout

Its holding company spent $1 million on lobbying and $1 million donating to mostly GOP candidates.

Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations

Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations

In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.

Plenty of Horne: Inside Milwaukee’s Successful DNC Bid
Plenty of Horne

Inside Milwaukee’s Successful DNC Bid

Mayor speaks off the cuff to reveal what happened, what's going on now, what is to come.

Milwaukee Police Target Speeding

Milwaukee Police Target Speeding

Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.

Transportation: Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Transportation

Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions

Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point

Data Wonk: Democracy In Retreat
Data Wonk

Democracy In Retreat

It’s happening world-wide and in the U.S. with Wisconsin helping lead the way.

Sponsored: Don’t miss Making Movies at Latino Arts!
Sponsored

Don’t miss Making Movies at Latino Arts!

Afro-Cuban rhythms with a mix of rock n’ roll swagger in one live performance from Making Movies at Latino Arts on May 17!

Join Our Central Library Green Roof Tour

Join Our Central Library Green Roof Tour

Urban Milwaukee members eligible for a special tour, special views at downtown library.

Sponsored: Bach Chamber Choir Presents Two Days of BERSTEIN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Sponsored

Bach Chamber Choir Presents Two Days of BERSTEIN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th year with musical selections from West Side Story, Candide, The Lark, and more. Join Bach Chamber Choir at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church on April 28 and May 5.

What’s It Worth?: George Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million
What’s It Worth?

George Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million

And so many memories of genteel china shop visited by folks like the 4th Baron Wedgwood.