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Program Funds “Pop-Up Shops” in Central City

Program Funds “Pop-Up Shops” in Central City

LISC works with city, JP Morgan Chase to jump start businesses in three neighborhoods.

Op Ed: State Cuts 15% of Sign Language Interpreters
Op Ed

State Cuts 15% of Sign Language Interpreters

System needs reform. Proposed law is badly needed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bucks Start Construction on Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bucks Start Construction on Apartments

Park 7 Lofts, with 107 units, will be built as part of new arena complex.

Murphy’s Law: Abele Battles Board on Budget
Murphy’s Law

Abele Battles Board on Budget

Once again. Even if it means swapping their old ideological positions.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn

Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.

Biking: State’s Recreational Future Being Planned
Biking

State’s Recreational Future Being Planned

More motorized recreation pushed for; what about biking and walking trails?

Horror Stories of State Detention Center

Horror Stories of State Detention Center

Milwaukee-based center has “atrocities,” deaths from heat exhaustion, former inmates say.

Op Ed: 5 Ways to Reduce Gun Deaths
Op Ed

5 Ways to Reduce Gun Deaths

It’s not about mass shootings, but about stopping the quieter deaths that happen daily.

Broken Whistle: State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers
Broken Whistle

State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers

GOP’s repeal of False Claims Act a “green light” to steal from taxpayers?

Capitol Eye: Will “Riot Bill” Threaten Non-Violent Protestors?
Capitol Eye

Will “Riot Bill” Threaten Non-Violent Protestors?

Even some GOP legislators have qualms about proposed law.

The State of Politics: Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line
The State of Politics

Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line

Northern counties in decline. Attention must be paid, WisTax leader says.

In Public: Bike Boulevard a Bad Idea
In Public

Bike Boulevard a Bad Idea

Not good for bikers, and will make other streets less bike-friendly, too.