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Some shocked at opposition to Violence Against Women Act

Some shocked at opposition to Violence Against Women Act

Opposition to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, introduced by Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore, has some shaking their heads.

Affordable Care Act goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

Affordable Care Act goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

With the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the health care law this week, TCD talks with Marquette University constitutional law expert J. Gordon Hylton.

Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty

Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty

U.S. Rep. Tom Petri proposes the Making Work and Marriage Pay Act as a possible way to help low-income individuals.

Bill says single parenthood is a factor in child abuse

Bill says single parenthood is a factor in child abuse

Glenn Grothman sponsored a bill that says single parenthood could lead to child abuse and neglect. One opponent calls it "demeaning" and "dangerous."

Milwaukee’s assembly reps disagree on proposed “Boot Bill”

Milwaukee’s assembly reps disagree on proposed “Boot Bill”

Democratic assembly reps Young and Krusick are at odds over the proposed "Boot Bill," which would allow cities to boot vehicles for parking violations.

Falk details plans for collective bargaining, tech colleges

Falk details plans for collective bargaining, tech colleges

Democratic candidate for governor Kathleen Falk discussed plans to restore collective bargaining and fund technical colleges at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.

New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights

New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights

Senate Bill 466 aims to modernize landlord-tenant laws, but opponents say it favors landlords over tenants and diminishes renters' rights.

Redevelopment underway in Bronzeville

Redevelopment underway in Bronzeville

With the Vangard Group's revitalization of the Inner City Arts Council building, development of Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville district is on its way.

Hall: “We have to say as a community this is unacceptable”
Hall

“We have to say as a community this is unacceptable”

James Hall Jr., president of the Milwaukee NAACP, speaks on issues of segregation, education and unemployment in Milwaukee's black community.

Discussion at Discovery World: State of Milwaukee’s economy
Discussion at Discovery World

State of Milwaukee’s economy

Milwaukee's economic health has been ailing during the Great Recession. At "Milwaukee's Economy: Next Step for Growth," panelists discuss possible solutions.

Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30

Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30

The Pabst and Turner Hall will host Historic Milwaukee's "Remarkable Milwaukee 2012" fund-raiser roundtable and dinner.

Ho-Chunk Nation, Beloit officials aim for jobs jackpot

Ho-Chunk Nation, Beloit officials aim for jobs jackpot

Ho-Chunk Nation and city officials say a 700,000-square-foot casino could bring an estimated 2,000 jobs to Beloit, a city with 11.4 percent unemployment.

NAACP Milwaukee Summit: Building urgency
NAACP Milwaukee Summit

Building urgency

Milwaukee city, county and community leaders gather to define race-related problems and urge action.

A new chapter for the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association

A new chapter for the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association

It's a new era for public education unions in Wisconsin, and Bob Peterson and the MTEA are adjusting to life after collective bargaining.

Terence Ray and the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative

Terence Ray and the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative

The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative helps dads financially and emotionally so they can be involved in their children’s lives.

Moving forward: Roundy’s plan to go public
Moving forward

Roundy’s plan to go public

Roundy's operates 60 stores in the city of Milwaukee, making it the company's largest market. Industry experts weigh in on the plan to go public.

‘Our Next Generation’: Bridging the gap in 53208
‘Our Next Generation’

Bridging the gap in 53208

In one of the city's most troubled areas, 'Our Next Generation' provides one-on-one tutoring and much needed support to elementary and high school students.

Change on the horizon at the Westlawn housing project

Change on the horizon at the Westlawn housing project

Westlawn, once Milwaukee's largest affordable housing project, will see dramatic changes by the end of next year.

From run-down to retail in Washington Heights

From run-down to retail in Washington Heights

With the local community in mind, business owners Chris Dobs and Tim Nechvatal are turning a neighborhood nuisance into a new retail center in Washington Heights.