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Murphys Law: How Generous Are We?
Murphys Law

How Generous Are We?

New data shows how much Milwaukee and Wisconsin give. And flags a troubling trend of wealthy donors.

Transportation: Airport Closing In On Pre-Pandemic Traffic
Transportation

Airport Closing In On Pre-Pandemic Traffic

Milwaukee Mitchell on track to crack 6 million passengers for first time since 2019.

Data Wonk: The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering
Data Wonk

The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering

226 pages of dissent that ignore key facts and data.

Kaul, Other AGs Reach $700 million Agreement On Suit Against Google

Kaul, Other AGs Reach $700 million Agreement On Suit Against Google

Claiming Google monopolized Android app distribution and payment processing method.

Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans

Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans

Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.

What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session

What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session

Issues could include DEI, child care, medical marijuana and abortion referendum, Assembly leaders say.

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.

Former Catholic School Sold To Charter School

Former Catholic School Sold To Charter School

Milwaukee Academy of Science is third charter school to take over former St. Michael's.

MKE County: Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract
MKE County

Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract

Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.

Top 10 of 2023: The Year’s Most Popular Stories
Top 10 of 2023

The Year’s Most Popular Stories

10 stories that had huge readership, and tell us a lot about Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

Back in the News: MAGA Republicans Hate Robin Vos
Back in the News

MAGA Republicans Hate Robin Vos

Assembly Speaker confesses he regrets hiring Gableman: 'He was way wackier than I thought.'

Ho-Chunk Filmmakers Win Emmy For Movie About Truman Lowe

Ho-Chunk Filmmakers Win Emmy For Movie About Truman Lowe

Lowe was a sculptor and woodworker whose work was rooted in Ho Chunk culture.