Real Estate
No, It’s Not Cheaper to Keep Them
Subsidy for Bucks' arena won't save money for taxpayers, as Republican Rep. Dean Knudsen has pointed out.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Jon PeacockAbele Bids to Be King?
Proposal increasing county exec’s authority is a naked power grab with no public discussion or hearings and dangerously unforeseen consequences.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyIs Bucks Arena a Done Deal?
The way the team's owners are buying up downtown land, they're clearly certain the deal will pass.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Dave ReidBucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven WaltersMilwaukee’s Biggest Building Rises
Northwestern Mutual's 32-floor building will be the state's biggest and its basic structure has been mostly framed out.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneWilliam Minahan’s House of Big Debts
The Walker donor defaulted on a $500,000 loan from state jobs agency and owes more than $30,000 in property taxes on his $1 million River Hills home.
Jul 1st, 2015 by Michael HorneWater Street in 1880
Looking south from Wisconsin, this was a prime business district dominated by Victorian buildings from the 1850s.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Jeff BeutnerThe Transformation of Johnsons Park
A huge number of partners and foundations have combined to transform an inner-city park that once fostered crime.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreHow to Design a Public Space
Officials meet with residents about proposed greenway, and the citizens’ suggestions are a surprise.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Susan NusserBailing Out the Bucks Is Old News
Back in 2001, Bruce Murphy reported on the Greater Milwaukee Committee's plan to subsidize the Bucks.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyTransit Expansion Urged
Milwaukee is far behind other cities, which will make it harder to attract young workers, experts at conference agreed.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Michael HorneMake Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena
Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene