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Report Finds Lauded Real Estate Program Could Improve
ACRE has helped reduce racial disparities, but needs more mentoring, WPF finds.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than Half of Wisconsin Counties, including Milwaukee, Have Fewer Jobs Than They Did in 2019
Dane County leads the way in new jobs.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Home Prices Rising Faster Than Median Incomes
Since 2010, state has had 67,000 more new households than housing units, report finds.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Most of State’s High-Paying Future Jobs Require College Degree
Report shows over half of jobs paying $50,000 or more will require a bachelor's degree.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Milwaukee Faces Construction Worker Shortage?
$3 billion in major projects planned or underway could face shortage, report says.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Workforce May Shrink by 2030
Report projects loss of 130,000 workers, unless there is in migration to Wisconsin.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots
Impact of redlining, restrictive covenants, disinvestment still felt today.
May 14th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Arts Organizations Recovering From Pandemic
Across the state, arts and culture organizations and events struggled to continue during pandemic.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership
Racial gap much larger outside the city of Milwaukee.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
How To Save The City, One Block At a Time
Study evaluates challenges, successes with Northwestern Mutual's Amani project.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bars and Restaurants Bouncing Back
Report finds post-pandemic surge in business, but not enough workers.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Can Colleges Meet State’s Nurse Shortage?
More health workers, more diversity needed but new report finds mixed enrollment data.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?
New report finds four areas for improvement.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Affordable Housing Problems
Wisconsin Policy Forum says more housing for low-income renters needed, particularly near suburban job centers.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing
The developer and Milwaukee native prioritizes affordable housing in his buildings.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Pandemic Imperils Arts and Culture Industry
These organizations may be among the last to bounce back.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Metro Pay Gap for Women Improves
Study finds Milwaukee County women earn 85% of what men get compared to 79% nationally, 76% in Waukesha County.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State’s Job Market on the Rise
WPF study finds higher-paying, higher skill jobs increasing though lower-paying jobs declining.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Alana Watson
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
High Paying Jobs Elude Hispanics
WPF study of metro area finds Hispanics under-represented in area’s high paying jobs.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
State Losing Highly Educated Workers
Study finds Wisconsin has eighth highest net "brain drain."
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson
State Behind The Times on Pot Laws?
Most states have less severe penalties. And black state residents more likely to be arrested.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Coalition Pushes Efforts to Prevent Evictions
I in 10 renters evicted in city's worst census tracks, study found.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic
Ratings Rising for Child Care Centers
But state requirements may be pushing county’s smaller child care centers out of business.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
State’s Child Care Programs Have Improved
Study of care for low-income families finds great improvement, though Milwaukee’s programs lagging.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Report Finds Barriers to Jobs for Ex-Cons
Few states make it tougher to expunge criminal records, WPF study finds.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Menomonee Valley Lacks Transit
Valley's employers have transit needs similar to suburbs, study says.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Michael Horne
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Should Transit Have Dedicated Lanes?
Dedicated lanes for transit would improve speed and efficiency, but reduce auto lanes or parking.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Joe Peterangelo
Do Construction Projects Hire City Workers?
Most abide by city rule requiring 40% residents, but few entry-level workers building careers.
May 10th, 2016 by Joe Peterangelo
Blacks Bear Brunt of Pot Arrests
New study shows blacks are 39% of city’s population but 72% of arrests for marijuana possession.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.
Jan 16th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?
Public Policy Forum highlights seven keys to the success of the Menomonee Valley.
Sep 24th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Copenhagen Bicycling Infrastructure Video…. Ideas for Milwaukee.
Over the past forty years Copenhagen has implemented bicycle infrastructure components that have helped make it one of the most bike friendly cities in the world. This transformation wasn't quick, but it offers many lessons and ideas that can be utilized in making Milwaukee not just more of a bicycle friendly city, but a better city.
Jul 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
