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Winners of scholarship contest express their love of freedom
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Sep 15th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Senate Action on Student Loan Debt Crisis and Announces New Legislation to Address Higher Education Affordability
Baldwin Travels State to Hear from Wisconsin Students
Sep 4th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests in success of MATC students through scholarship initiative
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is partnering with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to increase opportunities for low income students to complete their education and enter a higher-wage profession.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
How Diploma Mills Rip Off Milwaukee Students
Fly-by-night agencies selling fake GED degrees are hard to track down. Part II of series.
May 27th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Event focuses on promoting a successful future at MPS’ North Division High School
Milwaukee Public Schools’ North Division High School will host a meeting Wednesday evening aimed at promoting a successful future for a school that has long been an institution in the community.
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Washington Park Residents Face Prostitution Problem
Neighbors meet with police, seeking solutions to prostitution and drug trafficking.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Karen Stokes
The Extraordinary Fiscal Liberalism of David Clarke
It’s difficult to find anyone who increases his budget faster than Sheriff Clarke.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals
Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Lazy Susan MKE set to open in Bay View
Culinary entrepreneur A.J. Dixon will open a new restaurant – Lazy Susan MKE – at 2378 S. Howell Ave. in Bay View.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Telephone Company Rip-Off
Now that the telecom industry is deregulated, AT&T can gouge customers with late fees.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Racing to Pass the GED
Many Milwaukee students midway on exams must pass by December 12 or start over on tougher, more expensive new test.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Petty Fines Create “Vicious Cycle” For The Poor
82% of those whose licenses are suspended for failing to pay fines are minorities, who are left without a way to drive to work.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Rick Brown
The Fake GED Industry
Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
The Myth of the Welders Shortage
Journal Sentinel claims it’s because MATC does a poor job of training workers. Is that true?
Jul 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
County Board Will Continue With Scheduled Meetings Following Courthouse Fire
Public invited to meetings that will take place in alternate locations
Jul 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
New GED Test Adds Hurdles for Students
New version of test starts in December, which require some students to start over.
Jun 18th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Does Wisconsin Really Have a “Skills Gap”?
Journal Sentinel stories continue to insist we do, but a new study says no.
Jun 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address
Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building
Feb 25th, 2013 by Tom Barrett
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Biggest Taxer in Town
Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
NAACP’s One MKE town hall encourages civic engagement
The One MKE Summit begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day with workshops starting at 11:30 a.m. and dealing with a variety of issues.
Jan 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Supervisor Weishan Applauds Start of Negotations Between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Faculty
Milwaukee County Supervisor John F. Weishan, Jr. released the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Area Technical College agreement to begin negotiations with MATC faculty.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
MORE Hurdles Proposed for Development Projects within Milwaukee
In what appears to be a rush to significantly alter development efforts within the City of Milwaukee, Alderman Hamilton is proposing additional requirements for development projects that accept more than $1 million in Tax Incremental Financing.
Mar 1st, 2009 by Dave Reid
More “Great” Reasons for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to Expand in Wauwatosa
I recently gave up and said, "fine, let the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee expand in Wauwatosa."
Feb 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Jim Glynn Dead at 64
I had no idea it would be this soon.
Oct 18th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Could The Brewers Benefit If Minnesota Loses Its Team?
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has scoffed at complaints from Twin Cities newspapers that eliminating a baseball team there would benefit the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nov 19th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Can New President Darnell Cole Rescue MATC?
Not long after arriving in town, new MATC president Darnell Cole called Greater Milwaukee Committee President Bob Milbourne and asked to meet.
Oct 4th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Rally ‘Round the Convention Center, Boys
It was a mere three years ago that the Midwest Express Center opened, as a state-of-the-art solution to the city's convention needs.
Aug 9th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Mighty Economy Crushes Other Nations
Milwaukee has a new way to brag about itself.
Jul 18th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why Can’t MATC Get A Good President?
Is it possible that no one wants to be president of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Jul 9th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
The Raging Bull of MATC
For eight years, Milwaukee Area Technical College President John Birkholz has terrorized his staff and even the board members who hired him, while alienating members of the business community.
Jun 18th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
