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State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It

State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It

Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.

New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year

New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year

Follows a 17% increase last year. What will the tax impact be?

Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers

Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers

Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.

Sponsored: Next Act’s Award-Winning Comedy About an Adult Acting Class
Sponsored

Next Act’s Award-Winning Comedy About an Adult Acting Class

In Annie Baker’s clever, quirky comedy, five lost souls try to find themselves through theatre games.

Entertainment: Celebrate Easter at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Entertainment

Celebrate Easter at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Plus Zine Fest will celebrate independent publishing.

Pabst Mansion Starts Major Exterior Restoration Project

Pabst Mansion Starts Major Exterior Restoration Project

Milwaukee's best-known house will no longer need buckets to capture rain inside.

Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining

Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.

Transportation: International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year
Transportation

International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year

Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.

Milwaukee Film Fest: ‘The Dells’ Is A Canny, Very Wisconsin Docu-Film
Milwaukee Film Fest

‘The Dells’ Is A Canny, Very Wisconsin Docu-Film

And 'Cycle' is a hard look at 2019 police killing of Black youth in Racine.

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.

For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen

For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen

A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.