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Murphy’s Law: Why Walker Had to Cut UW Funding
Murphy’s Law

Why Walker Had to Cut UW Funding

His presidential ambitions left him with no other option.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee Streetcar Approved

After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.

LGBT Life: No, It’s Not a Lifestyle
LGBT Life

No, It’s Not a Lifestyle

Being gay or transgender isn’t a choice, so it’s inaccurate and misleading to describe it as a “lifestyle.”

NEWaukeean of the Week: Ashley Haag
NEWaukeean of the Week

Ashley Haag

"Be the change you want to see!"

Plats and Parcels: Walker’s Point on the Rise
Plats and Parcels

Walker’s Point on the Rise

South 2nd St. is booming and redevelopment on National Ave. may follow a similar pattern.

Back In The News: Is Paul Ryan Becoming a Moderate?
Back In The News

Is Paul Ryan Becoming a Moderate?

Yet another “new” Ryan, this time ready to make bargains with Obama.

The State of Politics: Walker’s Budget Borrows Big
The State of Politics

Walker’s Budget Borrows Big

$1.3 bonding for transportation means 23% of taxes for roads will pay interest on bonds by 2016.

Refugees Lobbying For Increased College Aid

Refugees Lobbying For Increased College Aid

Immigrants from Southeast Asia and Africa will push legislature to increase college aid program for minorities.

State Subsidizes Company With Safety Violations

State Subsidizes Company With Safety Violations

Ashley Furniture gets $6.7 million from job agency, has federal fines for more than 1,000 worker injuries.

Friday Photos: UWM’s First New Academic Building in 20 Years
Friday Photos

UWM’s First New Academic Building in 20 Years

The nearly completed, $80 million, five-floor interdisciplinary center should raise university's national research profile.

Judge Slaps Down Priest Charged With Theft

Judge Slaps Down Priest Charged With Theft

Priest at famed Greek church claimed freedom of religion protected him from prosecution.

Bike Czar: The Thrill of Everyday Adventures
Bike Czar

The Thrill of Everyday Adventures

Life is short and bicycling provides adventures close to home. Are you missing out?