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America Discovers Sheriff Clarke
Clarke appears on Piers Morgan with Tom Barrett and gets beat up by both Morgan and the mayor.
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
A Solution to Our Billion-Dollar Democracy
11 states support a constitutional amendment to overthrow Supreme Court decision allowing unrestrained campaign spending. What about Wisconsin?
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
“Ambassador” Justin Miller
The downtown ambassador helps visitors, prevents crime and answers questions -- but won’t help you get a date.
Jan 29th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Hines Would Reduce Fire & Police Commission Power
Council appears to back radical change, Barrett seems lukewarm.
Jan 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Good Government Geeks
For 100 years the Public Policy Forum has worked to improve the efficiency of local government. Jeff Bentoff's new book recounts its history.
Jan 29th, 2013 by Jeff Bentoff
Evers Vs. Pridemore
The battle between State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers and challenger Don Pridemore.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
How to Raise Chickens
Former aldermanic aide Alex Runner is among 14 city residents raising chickens -- and enjoying fresh eggs -- since a new ordinance was passed.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sheriff David Clarke
His radio ads says he needs the help of armed homeowners, but Clarke has almost nothing to do with combating violent crime.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Jeffrey Ferchoff
Jeffrey Ferchoff owns World of Beer on Brady St. and loves Beer City.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Newaukee
Jeff Murrell
A lawyer who knows five languages, collects decorative glass and is working on a cook book, his life has been a long adventure.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Harp, an Intimate Irish Pub
Founded as an "authentic Irish bar" in 1955, the Harp is still a Downtown mainstay.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Brian Taffora’s Piece of Suburbia
How dare you live in Cedarburg, said the Milwaukee County Board. So the economic development director quit rather than lose $91,000 selling his home.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
