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Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary
His salary rose by $114,000, to more than $886,000, and the explanations keep getting thinner.
May 20th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyThe Arrogance of Summerfest
Mayor Barrett met with Summerfest board members, who agreed to share more information about its finances and director’s compensation.
May 7th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyMore About Iron Mine Controversy
Cullen wins award for work on legislation as Milwaukee Magazine weighs in with story.
May 1st, 2013 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Backdrops
Unions have filed suit to protect the infamous backdrops, which made many county employees wealthy.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyThe Dennis Smith “Affair”
State health secretary resigns after legal motions filed by accused murderer claiming his wife had affair with Smith.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Bruce MurphySheriff David Clarke
His radio ads says he needs the help of armed homeowners, but Clarke has almost nothing to do with combating violent crime.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyFor Sale – Scott Skiles McMansion
The For Sale sign on Skiles' house in Mequon was an early sign that he wanted out of Milwaukee.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Urban MilwaukeeHow to Prevent Gun Rampages
The Newtown massacre restarts the conversation begun after the Brookfield spa shooting. State legal changes could reduce the number of massacres.
Dec 28th, 2012 by Urban MilwaukeeSue Black
She was wrongly fired, she insists to Milwaukee Magazine, whose cover story has many community leaders praising her.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene