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How The Sewerage District Came of Age
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been a national leader since its formation. Part 1 of a three-part series.
May 13th, 2015 by Susan NusserWisconsin’s Economy Still Needs Help
The business climate has improved under Walker but state still lacks a coherent vision of the future.
May 13th, 2015 by John TorinusState Public Employment Lowest in 20 Years
And yes, those background checks on guns do catch felons.
May 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismA New Approach to Equal Opportunity
New data shows switching neighborhoods can improve equality. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonCraig Counsell’s Whitefish Bay Winner
The Brewers manager's $1.2 million colonial is a kid's paradise. Yet so secluded.
May 12th, 2015 by Michael HorneGas Tax Insanity
Bipartisan opposition to the gas tax is causing potholes and rising car repair bills, and hurting the state economy.
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyValley of Death Hurts Startup Businesses
State could help with WHEDA funding. Why not try it on a pilot basis?
May 11th, 2015 by John TorinusAbrahamson’s Suit Has Strong Legal Argument
Language of state constitution suggests the switch in chief justices must wait until her current term ends.
May 11th, 2015 by Ed FallonePush to Maintain Historic Tax Credits
State budget plan would reduce them, but new data shows big benefits for state in maintaining them, advocates say.
May 11th, 2015 by Michael HorneNo Christmas In May For Republicans
Tax collections haven’t risen so GOP lawmakers may have to swallow Walker budget cuts they opposed.
May 11th, 2015 by Steven WaltersCate Phillips
"Being the most segregated city in the country. It hurts us on so many different levels."
May 11th, 2015 by NewaukeeDouble Dutch To Your Dreams
Milwaukee program works with teen girls in the city, using jump roping to build their self-esteem.
May 10th, 2015 by Teran Powell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service