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State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion
Legislative Fiscal Bureau finds tax revenues dropped by $365 million in 2022-23 fiscal year.
May 16th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Two Competing Apartment Buildings Proposed For King Drive
City-owned property would become multi-story building with some 65 apartments.
May 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?
May 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June
Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.
May 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Dream Lab Closing for Relocation
Cafe in Walker's Point will close May 19, with plans to reopen this summer in nearby building.
May 15th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Shop Local
Looking for Milwaukee gifts? Shop Urban Milwaukee: The Store online or in-person at 755 N. Milwaukee St.
May 15th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Aladdin’s All Aboard Cafe Closing May 16
Staffing shortages, unsafe conditions to blame for closure, owner says.
May 15th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Is Vos Allowing ‘Bipartisan’ Compromise?
Budget and shared revenue bills don't quite match vision articulated by Assembly Speaker.
May 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.
May 15th, 2023 by Steven Walters
