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New Green Education School to Open
New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.
May 16th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyGOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights
Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.
May 15th, 2013 by Michael HorneBay View Books and Music
In the digital age, this shop still collects the real thing: old books that collectors treasure.
May 15th, 2013 by Peggy SchulzA Leader for the Northwest Side
How Stephanie Harling and the Havenwoods Economic Development Corp. are improving the neighborhood they serve.
May 15th, 2013 by Rob Gebelhoff and Joe Kvartunas, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLoading 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.
May 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismCrowd Cheers for Comics
Collector Troy Freund displays his comics collection at unusual Bay View gallery space.
May 14th, 2013 by Clair SprengerMinnesota Study Scares Wisconsin
Study of lakes finds 56 chemicals that could be harmful, prompting calls for more research in Wisconsin.
May 14th, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe 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.
May 14th, 2013 by Young KimDoes MACC Fund Give Enough to Charity?
The high-profile group spends a lot on administration, including a salary for Jon McGlocklin.
May 14th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyMayor 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.
May 13th, 2013 by Dave ReidAll Black Everything
A new group aims to boost neighborhood businesses, health and self reliance
May 13th, 2013 by Brittney Adekola