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Murphy’s Law: State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Murphy’s Law

State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water

Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.

Tainted Water: Bacteria Taints State’s Drinking Water
Tainted Water

Bacteria Taints State’s Drinking Water

169,00 households served by private wells that tested positive for coliform bacteria.

Wisconsin Budget: Best Funded Schools Have Best Achievement
Wisconsin Budget

Best Funded Schools Have Best Achievement

Students in state’s wealthiest school districts are 4 grade levels above poorest districts.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Brian Wielgus
NEWaukeean of the Week

Brian Wielgus

"I feel like I’m always learning and loving more about the nooks and crannies of the city."

Dining: El Salvador Brings New Flavors to City
Dining

El Salvador Brings New Flavors to City

But stick with the restaurant’s Salvadorian dishes made with pupusas.

Data Wonk: How to Attract Jobs to Wisconsin
Data Wonk

How to Attract Jobs to Wisconsin

Walker’s policies haven’t worked. More urban-centered policies could improve things.

Op-Ed: Why Voter ID Education Needed
Op-Ed

Why Voter ID Education Needed

Confusing law is disenfranchising voters, education would help assure fair elections.

Back in the News: Meeting Will Discuss Lake Park Bridge
Back in the News

Meeting Will Discuss Lake Park Bridge

Historic pedestrian bridge is deteriorating, meeting will discuss options.

4,000 Volunteers Clean Up Rivers

4,000 Volunteers Clean Up Rivers

Annual spring cleanup removed 75,000 pounds of garbage.

Crime Should Be “Number One” Issue

Crime Should Be “Number One” Issue

Panel of experts discusses research on racial inequality and violence in urban areas.

Sponsored: The Shellow Group. Criminal Defense That Works.
Sponsored

The Shellow Group. Criminal Defense That Works.

Marijuana should be legal. It is not. The Shellow Group will move heaven and earth to avoid a conviction in a marijuana case. TheShellowGroup.com

State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company

State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company

W.W. Grainger got $500,000 in tax credits, but created no jobs.