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Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal

Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal

Agreement expected to need bipartisan support to pass Senate.

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.

Milwaukee Businesswoman Has 45 Days To Return Federal Funds

Milwaukee Businesswoman Has 45 Days To Return Federal Funds

Cynthia Brown was awarded $3 million in diverse business program, now the state is asking questions.

Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference
Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison

Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison

State-sponsored facility aims to be one-stop shop for resources.

Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells

Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells

PFAS is quite prevalent says DNR study, but what comes next?

Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections

Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections

Campaigns are ramping up in anticipation of November 2024 election.

GOP Bill Would Block Use of Credit Card Code For Gun Stores

GOP Bill Would Block Use of Credit Card Code For Gun Stores

Merchandise code for gun retailers would help track suspicious weapons purchases gun control advocates say.

Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides

Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides

Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.

Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons

Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons

17-bill package would establish minimum standards for living standards.

EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project

EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project

Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.

Declining Household Size Creates ‘Mismatch’ Says New Report

Declining Household Size Creates ‘Mismatch’ Says New Report

More homes needed not for more people, but for smaller household sizes.