A Milwaukee program that aims to connect unemployed or underemployed residents with construction work is not doing enough to lead many of its participants to lasting careers in the industry, argues a new study from a nonprofit organization.

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Other Midwest cities are running circles — of commuter track — around Milwaukee.

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A new report recommends dedicated bus lanes or shoulders to improve public transportation, but a planned redevelopment of Interstate 94 would preclude that possibility.

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The chairman of Gov. Scott Walker’s Council on Workforce Investment posed a simple question during its meeting Thursday in downtown Madison.

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The Public Policy Forum will hold a Milwaukee County executive candidates’ forum from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. The discussion will focus on key questions and policy considerations outlined in ...

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By Joe Lanane The real estate market could determine if Milwaukee County has an extra $8 million to spend on major projects in 2011. Nearly half of the county‘s proposed $17.2 million capital improvement budget relies on the county selling ...

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By Sean Ryan Milwaukee County might take on more roadwork despite studies and theories suggesting there is a benefit to withdrawing from the business. The county could save money if takes over some of the roadwork — such as paving, ...

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Sean Ryan [email protected] A Milwaukee policy group is raising the red flag on a state law that lets municipalities abuse tax-incremental financing districts. “All of the pluses and minuses of using this tool have to be clearly evaluated,” said Rob ...

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