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State Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
An Overlooked Gem Off Brady Street
Built in 1891 by then-prominent architect Bernard Kolpaki, the home was restored and is now owned by a Whitefish Bay school principal.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Property Tax Scam for Brewers, Bucks
Odds are, the Bucks arena will get many secret tax subsidies, as Miller Park does.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Has Two-Thirds of State’s Gun Killings
76 of 111 victims in 2014 were in Milwaukee. Blacks were 20 times more likely to die in gun homicides.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Walker Resists Right to Work Law
He supported it as a legislator, but it could create a huge “distraction” from his run for president.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Real Impact of the Minimum Wage
A new study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office looks at the costs and benefits.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Will Anti-Streetcar Referendum Succeed?
The process is far more complicated legally than has been reported. Which will make it harder for opponents.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Clarke Square
On just one block of W. Mineral St., the homes lost 43 percent of their value. Overcoming the foreclosure problem is a slow process.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Ben Greene, Courtney Perry and Patrick Leary, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Commuting at -8 Degrees
Sounds tough, but it's really possible to travel quite comfortably. Here's a guide.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Layton Boulevard West
South side neighborhood battles problem of 48 foreclosed homes.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Matt Barbato and Aaron Maybin, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Is a Leader in Women Workers
New York Times analysis shows Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the percent of women working.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Rena’s Closet Coming to Brady Street
Another retail store run by another Glorioso, and the selection of clothes and shoes looks lovely.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
