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Is COVID-19 Transforming Itself?
Far fewer deaths per cases of omicron in Wisconsin and nation. Will anti-vaxxers exploit this?
Feb 9th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Black Students Get 81% of MPS Suspensions
But they are 50% of all students. Disproportionate rate has barely changed in 10 years.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
GOP Needs Alternative to Ron Johnson
Wisconsin faces highly partisan race between Senator who weakens democracy and far-left Democrats.
Feb 9th, 2022 by David Irwin
Assembly Democrats Take The Long View
Youngest leadership team ever lays out its vision, hopes and concerns.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Election Bills Are Far Reaching
Restricting absentee voting, more power for Legislature, nursing home employees could face prison.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Shop Local
Looking for Milwaukee gifts? Shop Urban Milwaukee: The Store online or in-person at 755 N. Milwaukee St.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
RINKA Expands to Florida
Milwaukee-based architecture firm opens office in Fort Lauderdale.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Lincoln Hills Youth Prison Finally Close?
And at what cost? Legislature debates the issue anew.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission
Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Medical Marijuana Bills Proposed
One by legislators from each party. 37 states, including Mississippi, now allow it.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Will Michael Sampson Do As Mayor?
His top issues for city: ‘COVID, crime and common sense.’ And don’t 'micro-manage' police.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
