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Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

Those with five or more tickets will new treatment from the city.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 3h

Transportation: Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board (Members only)

Transportation: Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board

MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 4h

EsterEv Sets Reopening Date, Changes Format

Six months after flood closure, restaurant will welcome guests back to its Bay View dining room.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 5h

The most read press release in the past 24 hours: Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Graham, 49 Republican Colleagues in Urging FDA to Continue to Stand for Life

Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Graham, 49 Republican Colleagues in Urging FDA to Continue to Stand for Life

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 5h

Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising

Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.

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MKE County: Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 6h

The most read article in the past 24 hours: FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 6h

Hidden Tubes Will Net City $500,000 Annually (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Hidden Tubes Will Net City $500,000 Annually

Milwaukee rewrites decades old leasing framework.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 6h

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Rep Tape Reset’ Bills

Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 7h

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 22h

Entertainment: Harvest Fun for Everyone

Flannel Fest, Comedy Fest and The Low Down.

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WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

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City Hall: Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

City Hall: Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model

Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

MobCraft Hosting Grand Reopening Party

Weekend-long celebration includes cribbage tournament, guests brews and free yoga class.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Theater: UWM and Milwaukee Opera Theatre Set Sail With a Playful “Pinafore”

A student-driven take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic turns Lake Michigan into a comic sea of local jokes and musical energy.

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Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release
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Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release

Individuals with terminal illnesses or declining health find themselves dying in prison.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions.

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Restaurant Closes Rather Than Deal With National Avenue Construction (Members only)

Restaurant Closes Rather Than Deal With National Avenue Construction

Upcoming project is expected to last for multiple years.

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The most read press release in the past 24 hours: Sen. Johnson to Donate Paychecks to The Joseph Project Amid Government Shutdown

Sen. Johnson to Donate Paychecks to The Joseph Project Amid Government Shutdown

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Beleaguered Social Development Commission Faces Foreclosure On Two Buildings

SDC owes lender more than $3 million.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

The most read article in the past 24 hours: FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center

But it is still moving forward on other projects and intends to find another site nearby.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 2d

New Soul Food Spot For Villard Avenue

Tasty Flavors would replace longtime barbecue spot in Old North Milwaukee.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 2d

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Initial proposer shifts to opposition.

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