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Murphy’s Law: The New Right-Wing Media
Murphy’s Law

The New Right-Wing Media

The state is a national leader in creating new conservative publications.

Will Mary Burke Spend Big?

Will Mary Burke Spend Big?

Democrats hope she'll spend plenty of her personal wealth in the race against Scott Walker, but she's giving mixed signals.

City and Churches Campaign for Safe Sleeping

City and Churches Campaign for Safe Sleeping

Renewed effort targets co-sleeping, which causes 20% of infant deaths.

Critics Say WEPCO Proposal Would Over-Charge Customers

Critics Say WEPCO Proposal Would Over-Charge Customers

Valley plant conversion to gas will mostly serve businesses yet 90% of cost is charged to residential customers, they charge.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Griselda Aldrete
NEWaukeean of the Week

Griselda Aldrete

"Many people I have met say the same thing: 'Milwaukee has a way to always bring you back.'”

Retiring With Guns Blazing

Retiring With Guns Blazing

Several politicians have announced retirement, some diplomatically, others firing shots at their opponents.

Supreme Court Decisions Favor Lawyers Who Donate

Supreme Court Decisions Favor Lawyers Who Donate

Study shows justices don't recuse in 98% of cases involving attorneys and Abrahamson gets the most money.

House Confidential: Jon Richards’ Very Old Style Home
House Confidential

Jon Richards’ Very Old Style Home

The legislator and candidate for attorney general has a home near Brady Street that probably goes back to the 1870s.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Authority Okays New Beerline Buildings
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Authority Okays New Beerline Buildings

RACM approves two apartment buildings with 113 units that will increase density on N. Commerce St.

Bike Czar: Why We Love the Door County Century Ride
Bike Czar

Why We Love the Door County Century Ride

It's a fall classic, four bike rides with great scenery, great food and beer. Lots of Milwaukeeans joined in the fun.

Streetsblog: Amtrak Ridership Hits All-Time High
Streetsblog

Amtrak Ridership Hits All-Time High

Smaller cities drive increase as polls show voters overwhelmingly support federal support of passenger rail.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Will Hurt City Real Estate
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Will Hurt City Real Estate

Reacting to a smelly deal involving one school building, legislators are pushing a badly-flawed bill that worsens the problem.