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Web editor
Gravity is pulling hard at Milwaukee’s infrastructure. It’s crumbling down around us.
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Dig this: State’s high-speed rail line is relatively cheap
By Joe Yovino
Web editor
Wisconsin will receive $810 million in stimulus money to build up high-speed rail around the state. That seems like a lot of your cash going toward a project, but how does it compare to the most expensive construction undertakings of all time.
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Read More »Cha, Cha Chia Pet sound buffers: Eco-friendly or money hungry?
By Tom Fetters
copy editor
Ohio is experimenting with a Chia Pet sound buffer along a stretch of interstate. Just "water and watch it grow."
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Read More »Strike’s over, let the roadwork begin
By Joe Yovino
Web editor
If you’re keeping score at home, it’s Union 1, Contractors 1/2.
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Read More »Our readers have their say on the high-speed rail debate
By Joe Yovino
Web editor
Readers of The Daily Reporter have been expressing their opinions on high-speed rail coming to Wisconsin. There are strong opinions on both sides of the track.
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Read More »The perfect fix for Illinois’ striking construction workers
By Joe Yovino
Web editor
Construction crews in Illinois are on strike and it's slowing down some important projects across the northern part of the state.
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Read More »Six months later, building taking a backseat in Haiti
By Joe Yovino
Web editor
Today marks six months since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake destroyed Haiti’s capital city of Port-au-Prince. Since Jan. 12, the death toll and reports of injured have risen, while buildings have not.
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Read More »Robbing rail to pay Hoan is a bridge to nowhere
By Joe Yovino
Web editor
Three things I've learned recently are: BP can't fix an oil leak, LeBron James is a better self-promoter than the ShamWow guy and it's never a good idea to rob Peter to pay Paul.
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Read More »Spreading the good news of Energy Star
By Tom Fetters
copy editor
Even though the EPA’s Energy Star program for houses of worship is off to a plodding start, I see a lot of upside.
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Read More »Daily Reporter writer says ‘goodbye,’ in 389 words
By Paul Snyder
staff writer
Friday will be my last day with The Daily Reporter. I’m moving back to the Chicago area for a new job and because, seriously, the Cubs need as many lifelong supporters in close proximity as they can get for the second half of this season.
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