Public Safety
Lincoln Hills Even Worse Than Reported
Problems there linked to Act 10’s elimination of union workers’ rights.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Jake Edwards
Law Prof Calls for Sentencing Reform
75 million adults have criminal records, lose many rights, disqualified from jobs.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
City’s Anti-Violence Effort Stalls
Office of Violence Prevention’s plan was due in June. Donovan, others criticize delay.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Vukmir Bill Will Cause Prison Bed Shortage
State prisons already overcrowded; bill would add 1,800 inmates, cost $57 million per year.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Brad Schimel’s Opioid Problem
Attorney General has been reluctant to pursue opioid manufacturers. Why?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs
City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Sees Rise in Hate Groups
Increase in anti-Semitic, racist incidents reflects national increase in hate groups.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Mukhtar Ibrahim, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
BBC Report on City Is Real
For those who know city's neighborhoods, the documentary echoes our experience.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
