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How Rivals for Governor, Attorney General Would Handle Drunken Driving

How Rivals for Governor, Attorney General Would Handle Drunken Driving

Only Burke calls for making first-offense OWI a crime in Wisconsin.

Vantage Point: From Atop the Hilton Hotel
Vantage Point

From Atop the Hilton Hotel

Make that the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, which, with its radio antenna, is about as tall as the U.S. Bank building, and offers stunning views.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, Mid-1870s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, Mid-1870s

The fabulously wealthy business man created an unusual, two-story conservatory within his home.

Plenty of Horne: City Illegally Collected $196,000
Plenty of Horne

City Illegally Collected $196,000

State appeals court says Milwaukee must refund illegally collected BID assessment from Yankee Hill apartments.

Pols Raise Cash Behind Closed Doors

Pols Raise Cash Behind Closed Doors

Both parties have ever-more secret fundraisers attended by lobbyists and insiders who influence state policy.

MPS Targets Underperforming Schools

MPS Targets Underperforming Schools

14 schools will each get $300,000 in federal funds as part of three-year "Commitment Schools" program.

Plenty of Horne: Is Barry Mandel the Michael Jordan of Development?
Plenty of Horne

Is Barry Mandel the Michael Jordan of Development?

Barrett rhapsodizes over developer at groundbreaking of North End III. And Fresh Thyme owner adds praise of Mandel style.

Murphy’s Law: Walker’s Curious Debate Strategy
Murphy’s Law

Walker’s Curious Debate Strategy

His strategy was to “largely ignore” Burke. That may have been a mistake.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Jabril Faraj
NEWaukeean of the Week

Jabril Faraj

"If we continue to leave a large portion of our city behind, we will never be able to realize Milwaukee’s full potential."

Plenty of Horne: The Remarkable Growth of Milwaukee Brewing Co.
Plenty of Horne

The Remarkable Growth of Milwaukee Brewing Co.

And John Gurda slips up on beer history?

The State of Politics: How to Change the State Tax Burden
The State of Politics

How to Change the State Tax Burden

New report proposes reducing property and income taxes by broadening the sales tax.

Best of Doors Open: Inside Saint John’s on the Lake
Best of Doors Open

Inside Saint John’s on the Lake

The 21-story retirement home has unique amenities, including an art gallery and both a garden and bee hives residents can help maintain.