Politics - Feb. 6, 2009
Sick leave debate kicks into another gear today
Backers of Milwaukee's paid sick leave ordinance plan to show up at the Milwaukee County Courthouse en masse Friday at the first hearing the ordinance will have in front of a judge. Since Milwaukee voters approved the measure, nearly half the county's suburbs -- including Greenfield, Brown Deer, Oak Creek, and Racine -- are taking steps to institute anti-sick leave measures. Milwaukee 9to5 has sent out an e-mail asking supporters to show up at the courthouse to Room 413 by 10 a.m. today.
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Politics - June 25, 2008
Bauman vents frustration over West Pointe delays
Milwaukee Ald. Bob Bauman asked a Common Council committee to cut off the money spigot for the West Pointe condo project slated for the corner of 26th and Wells.
Tags: Ald. Bob Bauman, West End Neighborhood Association, West Pointe condo, Freedom from Religion Foundation, Mike Huebsch, Greater Milwaukee Committee, Ed Zore, J.B. Van Hollen

Politics - April 30, 2008
Buying the Holy Land
Here's one way to get God out of your face, buy real estate. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a Madison-based national state / church watchdog offered $1,200 for a 990-ft. bite of land on what is known as the "Star Hill" cross site in Holmen, Wis.
Tags: Holmen, Willie Wade, Lions Club, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Jim Bohl, Jim Witkowiak, Tony Zielinski, Thomas P. Tecza, J.B. Van Hollen

Politics - Feb. 8, 2008
A hard year's work?
State Rep. Leon Young isn't exactly known for his legislative writing prowess, but he certainly is known as the hardest-working Milwaukee-area legislator. (Just kidding.)
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