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Murphy’s Law: Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power
Murphy’s Law

Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power

They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.

Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail

Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail

One company envisions 23 stations and platforms along 55 miles of existing train tracks in county.

Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus

Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus

160-year old organization wants to serve 60,000 people, with emphasis on children.

Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies

Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies

They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.

Bar Exam: Izzy Hops Is Long on Beer, History
Bar Exam

Izzy Hops Is Long on Beer, History

Former Rascals, Murray Tap, in 121-year old building, embraces new East Side.

Eyes on Milwaukee: VA Redeveloping More of Soldiers Home
Eyes on Milwaukee

VA Redeveloping More of Soldiers Home

Issuing RFP to redevelop three more buildings at Civil War-era complex. Old Main redo starts in 2019.

Lawmakers Change How WEDC Tracks Jobs

Lawmakers Change How WEDC Tracks Jobs

Less oversight of jobs for subsidies. And Foxconn liaison would no longer report to the governor.

Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned

Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned

Plan would include Marcus Center, Public Museum and Children’s Museum on same site.

Op Ed: Republican Power Grab Unprecedented
Op Ed

Republican Power Grab Unprecedented

Legislators “don’t trust” newly elected governor, so they want to take away Evers’ power.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Brianna Meyer
NEWaukeean of the Week

Brianna Meyer

"Milwaukee is a vibrant city with a lot to offer young professionals."

The State of Politics: 5 Reasons for Republican Power Play
The State of Politics

5 Reasons for Republican Power Play

One key reason: they see Tony Evers as weak.

Plats and Parcels: A Revamped Marcus Center
Plats and Parcels

A Revamped Marcus Center

Ambitious plan unveiled to reshape performing arts center.