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Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart

Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart

Current and former workers demand full time jobs and higher pay.

Op-Ed: The Inside Story on ALEC
Op-Ed

The Inside Story on ALEC

Rep. Chris Taylor attends conference to detail the agenda and techniques of the corporate-funded group.

The Return of ACRE

The Return of ACRE

The successful program training minorities in real estate, disbanded in 2010, is being revived by a group of partners.

House Confidential: Hospital Tycoon Nick Turkal’s Lakeside Home
House Confidential

Hospital Tycoon Nick Turkal’s Lakeside Home

The Aurora CEO paid $1.5 million for his Whitefish Bay home, well less than his annual salary.

Op-Ed: The Real Scoop on the Skills Shortage
Op-Ed

The Real Scoop on the Skills Shortage

Hard technical skills aren’t lacking but soft skills are. And the focus should be on small businesses.

Gun Bills Fail, Shots Fly

Gun Bills Fail, Shots Fly

Chief Flynn implores legislature to pass bill targeting illegal gun possession. Will Republicans respond?

Murphy’s Law: Climate Change and Lake Michigan
Murphy’s Law

Climate Change and Lake Michigan

A recent scientific conference detailed all the problems -- and got no coverage from the Journal Sentinel.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Corner of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, 1867-68
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Corner of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, 1867-68

These three buildings had just been constructed and still stand today -- some of the oldest downtown buildings.

New Programs Target Lindsay Heights

New Programs Target Lindsay Heights

City's forgivable loans and non-profit's volunteer workers will both help North Side residents repair their homes.

Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes

Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes

Barrett wants residents to join him in walking 100 miles in 100 days.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Ken Staude
NEWaukeean of the Week

Ken Staude

"A lot of initiatives in town get delayed or never get going because someone is a taken aback by just starting the project."

The State of Politics: Voters Oppose Walker’s Run for President
The State of Politics

Voters Oppose Walker’s Run for President

That's what three straight polls show. But experts doubt it will impact governor’s race.