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Murphy’s Law: Wisconsin’s Shrinking Middle Class
Murphy’s Law

Wisconsin’s Shrinking Middle Class

No state has seen a bigger decline in the percent of middle class households than Wisconsin, new data shows.

Plats and Parcels: More Delays in Lakefront Development
Plats and Parcels

More Delays in Lakefront Development

County board's contradictory proposals on O'Donnell Park and court case affecting The Couture continue to stall potential development.

YP Week: The Laundromat Project Comes to Town
YP Week

The Laundromat Project Comes to Town

New York-based nonprofit promotes cultural growth in communities and looks to do that in Milwaukee.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Dan Sievers
NEWaukeean of the Week

Dan Sievers

"Milwaukee’s walkability is really a great asset for those of us that live downtown."

The State of Politics: E-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
The State of Politics

E-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight

Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?

Walker Would End Oversight of For-Profit Colleges

Walker Would End Oversight of For-Profit Colleges

His budget eliminates Educational Approval Board, which costs the state nothing to oversee for-profit colleges.

MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement

MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement

Federally funded schools have raised student achievement in reading and math.

Friday Photos: Walker’s Landing Aims for Third Ward Style
Friday Photos

Walker’s Landing Aims for Third Ward Style

133 unit apartment complex on Commerce Street is beginning construction a bit later than planned. Our photos capture the early progress.

Plenty of Horne: Are Abrahamson’s Days as Chief Justice Numbered?
Plenty of Horne

Are Abrahamson’s Days as Chief Justice Numbered?

Constitutional amendment on April referendum would result in her being replaced as chief justice. Even if it fails, her salary will be reduced.

Bike Czar: Second Fatal Crash On Sheboygan Highway
Bike Czar

Second Fatal Crash On Sheboygan Highway

Two people have now been killed at that location. Paving the road's shoulders could help make it much safer.

We Serve Burmese Immigrants

We Serve Burmese Immigrants

Program at Neighborhood House offers tutoring in English, social and recreational opportunities for Burmese newcomers to city.

Murphy’s Law: Can Daley Beat Bradley for Supreme Court?
Murphy’s Law

Can Daley Beat Bradley for Supreme Court?

Challenger could get lots of right-wing money, but that may not be enough in this case.