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Javin Smith Is An Overachiever
The 17-year-old youth volunteer has done work for three different non-profits
Jun 8th, 2015 by Volunteer Center of Greater MilwaukeeIs Feingold the Hillary of Wisconsin Democrats?
For better or worse, the similarities between the two are many.
Jun 8th, 2015 by Steven WaltersWalker Approach To Jobs Growth Failing?
National story for Reuters contrasts Wisconsin's Douglas County with next door Minnesota county, which is doing much better.
Jun 8th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyMPS Board Will Reconsider Controversial Charter School
School would be run by former head of Teach for America, but board is divided on the issue.
Jun 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNorth End Redefines Water Street
Third phase of transformational project fills the gap between Downtown and the Lower East Side.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneA Weekend of Gay Pride
Pridefest gets all the attention, but the Pride Parade is a true slice of Milwaukee that draws a very diverse crowd.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Michael HorneSheriff Clarke Should Drop the Act
He's become the vehicle for dog-whistle narratives that Fox anchors would never dare utter themselves.
Jun 5th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreWisconsin Ranks Last In Welfare Reform
A conservative group’s ranking of results suggests the state ranks 50th in the results of its reforms.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonClean Slate Milwaukee Works to Help Convicts
Group pushing to make judicial clemency and expunging records a less restrictive process.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRace for Dudzik’s Seat Could Get Heated
Will anti-streetcar group get involved? And did Journal Sentinel exaggerate the number of candidates?
Jun 4th, 2015 by Michael HorneHow to Grow the State Economy
The proposed state budget, and last two budgets, are missing opportunities to grow Wisconsin’s economy.
Jun 4th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeAbele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work
The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.
Jun 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy