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Legislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them
If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Steven Walters
A City of Theaters
Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side
Milwaukee Police, Marquette University and Harley-Davidson involved in project to redevelop area and cut crime.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
1800 E. North Ave. Arises From the Ashes
Five years after the Pizza Man fire, a mixed-use building with 39 apartments and 6,000 square feet for retail is nearly built. But what about those darn ventilation grills?
Apr 17th, 2015 by Dave Reid
MANDI Awards Given at Gala Affair
More than 800 nonprofit, corporate and public-sector leaders attended event at Potawatomi Hotel.
Apr 17th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
Prison Guard Fired for Sexually Harassing Inmates
State Department of Corrections releases records of this seven months after they were requested.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How To Become An Entrepreneur
Panel at The Commons offers advice, encouragement, and anecdotes.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Shirley Abrahamson Against the World
Chief Justice’s fight against a constitutional change to demote her is a minor issue. So why such a juicy battle involving so many conservatives?
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
State Relents on Squeezing Family Planning Clinics
State auditor had demanded millions in repayment from clinics offering birth control, but now backs off.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A Tale of Two Health Plans
A private company's managed-care plan is far less costly than the state employee health care plan. What can we learn from that?
Apr 15th, 2015 by John Torinus
The Charter School Advantage
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs
Milwaukee County Transit has reduced service by 14% since 2000, and 13% of city households lack a car.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
