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Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract
After saying board members could now see contract, they will allow vote only on staff review of it.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?
Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene
Yes, Milwaukee ranks low in national surveys, but panelists say city is changing.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy
Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Ascendant Buys Masonic Temple for Hotel
Controversial hotel project on Van Buren St. takes big step.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Up From Poverty
“My fight is for the ghettos,” says Heal the Hood leader Ajamou Butler.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Phil Pinarski, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission
Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Veterans Day Parade Draws Crowd
More than 1,000 veterans and supporters march to War Memorial and remember the fallen.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jack Fennimore
