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Op-Ed: Conservatives Support Hike in Minimum Wage
Op-Ed

Conservatives Support Hike in Minimum Wage

Nationally, many conservatives embrace it as a way to reduce government dependence. But Wisconsin continues to resist.

Locals Can’t Prevent Huge Broadcast Towers

Locals Can’t Prevent Huge Broadcast Towers

Rule quietly tucked into state budget ends local power to restrict broadcast towers.

Murphy’s Law: The Long Arms of Uber
Murphy’s Law

The Long Arms of Uber

The upstart ride service company could replace cab companies across the globe, some predict. How will it change our city?

Job Training Targets Ex-Offenders

Job Training Targets Ex-Offenders

UMOS trains young adults who were homeless or have a criminal record and connects them to employers.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Rail Car Barn at Brady Street, 1870s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Rail Car Barn at Brady Street, 1870s

Rail cars were pulled by horses and this barn stood at Brady and Farwell, in what is now Walgreen's parking lot.

Back in the News: Private Email System Built in 2002 for Walker Staff?
Back in the News

Private Email System Built in 2002 for Walker Staff?

County’s human resources assistant director tells State Journal Walker’s staff installed system in 2002.

House Confidential: Vel Phillips’ Newport Co-op
House Confidential

Vel Phillips’ Newport Co-op

The high-rise co-op has "sweeping" views of Lake Michigan and Shepherd publisher Lou Fortis as a fellow resident. What more could you ask for?

NEWaukeean of the Week: Charlie Bedwell
NEWaukeean of the Week

Charlie Bedwell

"Just take all the money allotted for the streetcar project and instead put it towards a new Bucks arena on the lake."

The State of Politics: Blurry Line Between Political and Government Work
The State of Politics

Blurry Line Between Political and Government Work

Elected officials often have two cell phones but still blur line between political and public business.

Friday Photos: The Rise of Pabst Professional Center
Friday Photos

The Rise of Pabst Professional Center

The structure of its five floors can be seen, a new building rising amid many old brewery structures.

Bike Czar: The Amazing Sea Caves of Apostle Islands
Bike Czar

The Amazing Sea Caves of Apostle Islands

You can bicycle nearly all the way to the caves and a spectacular natural show.

Plenty of Horne: Top Lobbyists Will Replace Your Windows!
Plenty of Horne

Top Lobbyists Will Replace Your Windows!

Bill Broydrick's Window Replacement Co., new women political candidates, and a MacArthur genius comes to town.