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Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments
The changes aren't radical but big winner is Ald. Kovac, who becomes chair of Finance and vice-chair of Steering and Rules.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Michael HorneJohn and Cindy Kaczmarowski
“People seem amazed we give of our time without pay. We’re surprised more people don’t do it.”
Feb 12th, 2014 by Volunteer Center of Greater MilwaukeeZamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents
Milwaukee legislator's bill would allow them to get drivers licenses, attend state colleges.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013
End of year reports also show Walker raised three times more campaign dollars than Burke.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWill Water Technology Transform the City?
Badger Meter CEO says Milwaukee can remake itself as 15th century Florence once did, in speech at downtown GMC event.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Michael HorneStealth Investors Target City’s Foreclosed Homes
Somebody wants to buy all of Milwaukee’s foreclosed homes. Should we be glad -- or worried?
Feb 11th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyIversen’s Store on Water and Mason Streets
A "stereoview" by famed photographer H.H. Bennett captures Water Street in the 1870s or 1880s.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerMamie’s Has the Blues
Classic South Side bar boosts live music by blues bands and lots of outdoor parties.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Mrinal GokhaleLona Long Velasco
A social service worker, clown and nail salon owner, she has also helped guide Walker’s Point Center for the Arts.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Judith Ann MoriartyMcKenna Shaffer
"The walking and biking trails along the lake are great, but getting to them is a like playing Frogger across Lincoln Memorial Drive."
Feb 10th, 2014 by NewaukeeHow Rogue Aides Can Ruin Politicians
Gov. Chris Christie’s problems are a lesson to every politician in Wisconsin.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Steven WaltersWillie Hines’ Cozy Bungalow
Longtime council president's home is small but has a wood-burning fireplace and basement rec room finished in knotty pine.
Feb 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne