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DCD Unveils Subsidy Guidelines For Workforce Housing

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Guidelines issued after contentious meeting where council, developer blasted administration.

Gov. Evers, GOP Legislators Say Tax Cut Talks Are ‘Productive’

Gov. Evers, GOP Legislators Say Tax Cut Talks Are ‘Productive’

Evers says cuts can't be separate from state budget. Republicans seem open to that.

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.

Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns

Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns

Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?

Brower Waxes Anti-Capitalist In First Council Speech

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New alderman makes his case for socialism in front of packed council chamber.

Exonerated Prisoners Released Get Little Support in Wisconsin

Exonerated Prisoners Released Get Little Support in Wisconsin

Parole and probation agents give more help to guilty inmates released from prison.

Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers

Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers

Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.

MKE County: County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag
MKE County

County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag

Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Back in the News: Ron Johnson Charges 9/11 Was Inside Job
Back in the News

Ron Johnson Charges 9/11 Was Inside Job

Pushes conspiracy theory, calls for congressional hearing.

Op Ed: Milwaukee Needs Commitment to Workforce Housing
Op Ed

Milwaukee Needs Commitment to Workforce Housing

City needs policies to address shortage of 'middle housing' for working people.

Wisconsin Still Denies Unemployment Claims for People on Disability

Wisconsin Still Denies Unemployment Claims for People on Disability

Federal judge ruled in July 2024 that the exclusion violates federal law.

Federal Funding Cuts Could Shrink Wisconsin Libraries’ Services

Federal Funding Cuts Could Shrink Wisconsin Libraries’ Services

A 'direct blow' to public libraries across the state.