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New Green Education School to Open

New Green Education School to Open

New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.

Murphy’s Law: The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Murphy’s Law

The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor

Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.

Plenty of Horne: GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights
Plenty of Horne

GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights

Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.

City Business: Bay View Books and Music
City Business

Bay View Books and Music

In the digital age, this shop still collects the real thing: old books that collectors treasure.

A Leader for the Northwest Side

A Leader for the Northwest Side

How Stephanie Harling and the Havenwoods Economic Development Corp. are improving the neighborhood they serve.

Loading Up the Budget With Policy and Pork

Loading Up the Budget With Policy and Pork

In violation of his campaign promise, Walker's budget has 58 policy or non-monetary items and 15 pieces of pork.

Photo Gallery: Crowd Cheers for Comics
Photo Gallery

Crowd Cheers for Comics

Collector Troy Freund displays his comics collection at unusual Bay View gallery space.

Minnesota Study Scares Wisconsin

Minnesota Study Scares Wisconsin

Study of lakes finds 56 chemicals that could be harmful, prompting calls for more research in Wisconsin.

Urban Foodie: The Junk Food Debate
Urban Foodie

The Junk Food Debate

The bill forcing food stamp recipients to buy healthy food doesn’t address that it’s often unavailable in inner city neighborhoods.

Murphy’s Law: Does MACC Fund Give Enough to Charity?
Murphy’s Law

Does MACC Fund Give Enough to Charity?

The high-profile group spends a lot on administration, including a salary for Jon McGlocklin.

Photo Gallery: Mayor Barrett Bikes to Work!
Photo Gallery

Mayor Barrett Bikes to Work!

Mayor Barrett kicked off Bike to Work Week with his annual bike ride, and announced new city funding for bike-sharing.

All Black Everything

All Black Everything

A new group aims to boost neighborhood businesses, health and self reliance