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State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 9h

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

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

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 10h

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

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

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

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 12h

MobCraft Hosting Grand Reopening Party

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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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 13h

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

Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 13h

Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release
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Individuals with terminal illnesses or declining health find themselves dying in prison.

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

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 14h

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions.

Restaurant Closes Rather Than Deal With National Avenue Construction

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 14h

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

Upcoming project is expected to last for multiple years.

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

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 14h

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

SDC owes lender more than $3 million.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 14h

Beleaguered Social Development Commission Faces Foreclosure On Two Buildings

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

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 15h

The most read article in the past 24 hours: 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.

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

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 16h

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

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

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

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 16h

Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center

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

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

New Soul Food Spot For Villard Avenue

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

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

Initial proposer shifts to opposition.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project leads installation.

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

New Rainbow Crosswalks Mark Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ History

States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Data Wonk: The Irony of the Government Shutdown

Canna Bloom Farmacy offers flower, extracts, edibles and infused beverages in a social setting.

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Cannabis Lounge Opens in Walker’s Point

Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Area financial institution puts its name on once-controversial venue.

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

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

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

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

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

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

Proposals now head to dormant Senate.

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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Flava House plans to continue serving barbecue on North Avenue.

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

New Restaurant Slated For Heaven’s Table Space

GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 1d

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

Policy Forum Finds City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems

Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 2d

Policy Forum Finds City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

New analysis suggests city will need cut spending in future years.