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Why the Minimum Wage Should Be Increased
It could do more than anything to reduce the income gap in this state.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Racing to Pass the GED
Many Milwaukee students midway on exams must pass by December 12 or start over on tougher, more expensive new test.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out
The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Governor as Grinch
Walker's crass campaign pitch, a weird art thief and the Santa Rampage.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
More New Bars Opening
A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Bike Share Launching in 2014
Phase I of bike share program will have at least 28 stations and 250 bikes, thanks to a federal grant.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Non-Profit Kingpins
As SDC declines, groups like Community Advocates and Next Door are on the rise.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Petty Fines Create “Vicious Cycle” For The Poor
82% of those whose licenses are suspended for failing to pay fines are minorities, who are left without a way to drive to work.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Legislature’s Unfinished Business
Bills still waiting deal with background checks for gun sales, campaign finance, drone attacks, and woodchuck hunting.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Summit Explores Causes of Gun Violence
Half of 456 non-fatal shooting victims were under age 24; unemployment often linked to violence.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
John Gurda’s Home of History
Just one block north of the suburbs in Bay View, he's written most of his 19 books from this home base.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
How Walker Worries About Polls
His book shows he frequently adjusts strategy based on poll results.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Steven Walters
