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Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?
Packed meeting at state Capitol hears experts testify on Iowa's system and why it's fairer and cheaper for taxpayers.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWisconsin Lags in Building a High Tech Economy
Which states and cities lead the way in building a new economy? Part I of a three-part series.
Feb 19th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonMarquette Likely to Get Its Own Police Force
Bill would give MU police the power to arrest on and off campus, and pursue criminals anywhere in the state.
Feb 19th, 2014 by Michael HorneSabbatic, a Neighborhood Bar with Punk Blood
The Walker’s Point’s spot also boasts some of the town’s longest happy hours.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Kristyn Coral BoticNew Health Clinic Will Serve Central City
Gospel music concert will raise money to build three-story, 42,000-square-foot medical center on Lisbon Avenue.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy Southridge Doesn’t Want Your Business
Its owner, Simon Property, has a history of relocating bus stops and discouraging certain kinds of customers.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Bruce MurphySaengerfest and City Hall, 1868
The earlier City Hall was a converted market hall, here decorated for an annual German music festival.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerDevan Brown
"I’m a big fan of the Milverine. I think it’s great he’s become Milwaukee famous just by being around and being a badass."
Feb 17th, 2014 by NewaukeeRandy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion
Built for a sea-farer, with a splendid harbor view and four fireplaces, it commands a spot on Lafayette Place.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Michael HorneRepublicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Steven WaltersNew Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids
Funded by Rotary Club, with 40 acres along Milwaukee River, it's one of 12 nationally designated "Children's Forests."
Feb 17th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDestroy This Building, NML Declares
A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee