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Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?

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.

Wisconsin Lags in Building a High Tech Economy

Wisconsin 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.

Plenty of Horne: Marquette Likely to Get Its Own Police Force
Plenty of Horne

Marquette 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.

Taverns: Sabbatic, a Neighborhood Bar with Punk Blood
Taverns

Sabbatic, a Neighborhood Bar with Punk Blood

The Walker’s Point’s spot also boasts some of the town’s longest happy hours.

New Health Clinic Will Serve Central City

New 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.

Murphy’s Law: Why Southridge Doesn’t Want Your Business
Murphy’s Law

Why Southridge Doesn’t Want Your Business

Its owner, Simon Property, has a history of relocating bus stops and discouraging certain kinds of customers.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Saengerfest and City Hall, 1868
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Saengerfest and City Hall, 1868

The earlier City Hall was a converted market hall, here decorated for an annual German music festival.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Devan Brown
NEWaukeean of the Week

Devan 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."

House Confidential: Randy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion
House Confidential

Randy 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.

The State of Politics: Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
The State of Politics

Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes

Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.

New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids

New 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."

Friday Photos: Destroy This Building, NML Declares
Friday Photos

Destroy This Building, NML Declares

A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.