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A Milwaukee education reading list
OnMilwaukee.com
January 30, 2012

Milwaukee child care providers score low in new report
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
January 30, 2012

Two-star day cares face funding cuts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 29, 2012

Beleaguered taxpayers deserve say on MATC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 24, 2012

Municipalities should give county taxpayers a voice
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 9, 2012

Education the biggest challenge facing southeastern Wisconsin
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
January 6, 2012

Janesville area nonprofits waiting for things to turn around
Janesville Gazette
January 3, 2012

Hopes run higher for the New Year
Racine Journal Times
January 2, 2012

Please redistrict Unified schools
Racine Journal Times
December 31, 2011

Survey: SE Wisconsin charities begin to turn around fortunes
WTAQ AM-1360
December 28, 2011

Milwaukee nonprofit groups are optimistic
BizTimes.com
December 28, 2011

Nonprofit groups see glimmer of hope in economy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 27, 2011

Ratings a good idea, but system still needs work
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 27, 2011

New state rating system should help reduce fraud
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 27, 2011

Specialized units show change in mental health complex's philosophy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 24, 2011

Get off your high horse and help
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 20, 2011

State's child-care quality rating system unique, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 19, 2011

People Speak Poll: Health Care
WUWM Lake Effect
December 19, 2011

Relationships frayed at MPTV
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 17, 2011

Regional approach is needed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 17, 2011

Project Milwaukee: Public Policy Analyst Discusses Future of Local Government Funding
WUWM News
December 16, 2011

Mayor under siege
PBS Need to Know
December 16, 2011

Regional trust fund needed for housing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 12, 2011

Didier could make a difference
BizTimes.com
December 12, 2011

About the survey: Confidence in health reform wanes
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 9, 2011

Insurance mandate supported, but not taxes to pay for it
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 9, 2011

Didier to take Milwaukee County development job
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 1, 2011

Didier Takes New Job with Milwaukee County
Wauwatosa Patch
December 1, 2011

Report calls for broad strategy on development around Milwaukee
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 14, 2011

Unified economic development strategy urged
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2011

Much progress in five years, but some goals still unmet
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2011

Cooperation brings results
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2011

Putting it all together
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2011

Unified numbers still lagging - Analysis compared schools to similar districts across state
Racine Journal Times
October 28, 2011

Milwaukee County Eyeing Another Transit Funding Patch
WUWM
October 25, 2011

Institutions need to collaborate to turn research into jobs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 24, 2011

Reviewing the New Budgets
WUWM Lake Effect
October 17, 2011

County needs larger reserve, Policy Forum warns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 17, 2011

City faces tough budget choices in coming year, group says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2011

City aldermen vote to pay for outside legal advice on pension issue
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2011

Milwaukee future budgets face challenges
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
October 14, 2011

Fire Consolidation an Unpopular Idea in Greendale
Greendale Patch
October 13, 2011

Greenfield's Constricting Budget Pushes Consolidation, Possible Loss of Identity
Greenfield Patch
October 12, 2011

Sharing fire services becomes hot issue to study
West Allis Now
October 11, 2011

Poverty's wide reach, and what we can do about it
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 8, 2011

The Milwaukee County Budget: How Will It Affect You?
Shepherd Express
October 5, 2011

Abele's Proposed County Budget Calls for No Hike in Property Taxes
Oak Creek Patch
September 29, 2011

County pension rules change could save $60 million or more
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 23, 2011

How does your school district rank?
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
September 19, 2011

Budget Games at the County—Again
Shepherd Express
September 14, 2011

Laurels and laments
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 9, 2011

Analysis Shows Most Suburban School Districts Doing Well
Greendale Patch
September 9, 2011

Report shows region's students trailing on some measures
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 8, 2011

A balanced approach
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 3, 2011

Abele blames high county debt on 'reckless' borrowing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 28, 2011

Editorial: Voucher growth misses intended target
Appleton Post-Crescent
August 25, 2011

Abele speaks out about budget woes
TMJ 4
August 25, 2011

Supervisors urge flexibility on property tax hike
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 25, 2011

$50 million deficit looms over Milwaukee County
Fox 6 Milwaukee
August 25, 2011

Abele urged to spare services in 2012 county budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 24, 2011

Property Tax Levies Throughout Region Increased Modestly In 2011
Greenfield Patch
August 18, 2011

New campaign aims to reduce residential water pollution
BizTimes.com
August 18, 2011

Ad campaign to urge care of 'Real Water Park'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 17, 2011

Milwaukee County grapples with crippled mental health reforms
Newspoint South Africa
August 14, 2011

Mental health reforms hit snags
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 14, 2011

Property Values in County Decline, Mirroring Trend in Southeastern WI
Muskego Patch
August 14, 2011

Report finds small increase in southeastern Wisconsin tax levies
BizTimes.com
August 11, 2011

Regional property tax levies increase 1.5%
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 11, 2011

Recall Campaign Spending Hits New High
WUWM
August 11, 2011

Declining property values put squeeze on municipalities
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 10, 2011

Down to Business: The People Speak Poll
WUWM Lake Effect
August 8, 2011

Milwaukee to see net gain from state budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 8, 2011

A balanced budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 4, 2011

Public Policy Forum says Walker’s ‘tools’ are not enough for Milwaukee County
BizTimes.com
August 3, 2011

PolitiFact: Testing Sensenbrenner claim on MMSD being among nation's biggest polluters
Journal Sentinel PolitiFact Wisconsin
August 3, 2011

Report: State budget pushes Milwaukee County deeper into fiscal hole
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 3, 2011

Public Policy Forum wins national award
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 29, 2011

County treasurer should be appointed, not elected
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 26, 2011

Rail projects differ, but political divide follows unswerving tracks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 24, 2011

Large majority of metro Milwaukee residents satisifed with municipal services, says poll that also explores interest in shared services
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 22, 2011

The People Speak poll: Should communities share services?
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 22, 2011

The People Speak poll: Public opposes sales tax for NBA arena
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 22, 2011

The People Speak poll: The costs of government
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 22, 2011

The People Speak poll: Communities still rank best for services
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 22, 2011

Milwaukee Revenue Toolbox
WUWM Lake Effect
July 18, 2011

PolitiFact: Testing Barca claim budget takes money from out-state schools for voucher expansion
Journal Sentinel PolitiFact Wisconsin
July 13, 2011

Holton Youth + Family Center reaches out to neighborhood children
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 9, 2011

Local Prison Population Drops - Why?
WUWM Lake Effect
June 30, 2011

Public Policy Forum Recognizes Bayside for Its Fiscal Creativity
Fox Point-Bayside Patch
June 27, 2011

Public Policy Forum honors public servants
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 23, 2011

County inmates down 16% from '08, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 22, 2011

Laurels and laments
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 17, 2011

Public Policy Forum Releases Report on Sewer District
WUWM Lake Effect
June 13, 2011

Audit finds MMSD in good financial shape
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 12, 2011

Greenfield, Milwaukee Win Award for Work on Historic Route US 41
Greenfield Patch
June 3, 2011

Respect and civility rediscovered
OnMilwaukee.com
June 1, 2011

Editorial: Laurels and laments
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 20, 2011

Walker Blasted for Losing Rail Money
Shepherd Express
May 18, 2011

Business leaders discuss Walker’s budget impact
Third Coast Digest
May 13, 2011

Loss of train funding lamented
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 12, 2011

Destroying Government to Save It
Shepherd Express
April 19, 2011

Smaller county mental health facility proposed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 19, 2011

Seize the moment
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 12, 2011

Service sharing by city, suburbs takes first step
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 11, 2011

State tests give parents information
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 9, 2011

Violence, Victims, and Mental Health Care
4th Street Forum
April 8, 2011

Test results spark debate over best way to measure achievement
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 7, 2011

Abele to Face Budget and Personnel Challenges
WUWM
April 7, 2011

Survey reveals suburban perception of crime in Milwaukee not in line with reality
WITI-TV
April 6, 2011

County bad, state budget worrisome
Milwaukee News Buzz
April 6, 2011

People Speak Poll Shows Budget Tops Concerns
WUWM Lake Effect
April 5, 2011

People Speak Poll: Budget issues surpass jobs as hot button
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
April 1, 2011

People Speak Poll: Mall perceptions linger
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
April 1, 2011

People Speak Poll: Public wrongly perceives crime on rise, poll finds
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
April 1, 2011

Communities Look to Consolidation to Deal with Budget Cuts
WUWM News
March 16, 2011

Milwaukee County fears transit cuts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 15, 2011

Milwaukee mayor proposes consolidating services with suburbs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 14, 2011

The race for County Executive
Racine Journal Times
March 9, 2011

Walker slashes local street funding
Milwaukee News Buzz
March 9, 2011

Timing May Be Right for Merger of Police Departments
Whitefish Bay Patch
March 8, 2011

Technical schools say they're in a vise grip
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 6, 2011

Budget impact on sewer repair plans raises concerns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 6, 2011

Public employees may face shift to 401(k) plans
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 6, 2011

Big decisions loom on county parks, cultural sites
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 5, 2011

Breaking Down the Budget
WUWM Lake Effect
March 2, 2010

Consolidation moves to front burner
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 27, 2011

County's mental health challenges require strong leadership
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 26, 2011

Voucher school enrollment declines
Milwaukee News Buzz
February 23, 2011

Enrollment Falls Slightly in School Voucher Program
WUWM News
February 21, 2011

Milwaukee mayor defends state senators' absence from Capitol
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 21, 2011

MATC fast-track contract raises instructor’s objection
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 20, 2011

County transit system may face massive cuts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 19, 2011

MATC contract offers few cuts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 16, 2011

MATC union to vote on contract
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 14, 2011

GMC proposes a downsizing for county government
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 14, 2011

The county's budget hole: Officials must face the gap between revenue and spending
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 12, 2011

County Executive Primary Preview...
WUWM Lake Effect
February 11, 2010

New ideas required
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 10, 2011

Milwaukee County executive candidate Jim Sullivan says police have to wait for hours with mental health patients
Journal Sentinel PolitiFact Wisconsin
February 10, 2011

County exec candidates battle over bus funding
Milwaukee News Buzz
February 8, 2011

Candidates focus on county issues
ThirdCoast Digest
February 6, 2011

Milwaukee County Executive candidates meet for public forum
WITI-TV
February 4, 2011

County executive candidates differ on deficit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 4, 2011

Survey questions water pollution awareness
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 24, 2011

Milwaukee freeways rank 44th in traffic congestion, report finds
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 20, 2011

Walker Unveils New Road Signs to Lure Out-of-State Business
WUWM
January 19, 2011

Two debates set for county executive hopefuls
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 18, 2011

Holloway to Take Reins of Milwaukee County Government
WUWM
December 28, 2010

State's New Ratings System for Child Care Already in Doubt
ExpressMilwaukee.com
December 23, 2010

Law enforcement may see cuts, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 20, 2010

Area's average commute is a swift 22 minutes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 20, 2010

Helping state's nonprofits help others
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 18, 2010

People Speak Poll Shows Milwaukeeans Are Conservation-Minded
WUWM Lake Effect
December 17, 2010

County's hope for state aid dims
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 13, 2010

Consumers like green, but not mandates
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 10, 2010

Public support for high-speed rail continues to dwindle
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 10, 2010

People Speak: About the survey
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 10, 2010

Report: Welfare Reform Hurt Child Care Quality
WUWM Lake Effect
December 8, 2010

Mental facility's size costs taxpayers millions
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 13, 2010

County board urged to reject bus cuts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 1, 2010

County panel backs new mental facility
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 26, 2010

University, business partnerships urged to create more start-ups
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 25, 2010

MPS Teachers Begin Examining Tentative Contract
WUWM
October 25, 2010

Thoughts to share in a fast-changing economy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 23, 2010

Tax cuts: A gift or restraint?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 23, 2010

Report: Racine schools show improvement
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
October 22, 2010

'A long way to go' - Unified sees some progress in test scores, still ranks behind peers
Racine Journal Times
October 22, 2010

Moving forward
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 20, 2010

County Board panel backs downsizing Mental Health Complex
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 18, 2010

Oppressive debt forces governments - and West Bend schools - to make tough choices
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 16, 2010

Radical problems demand equally radical solutions
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 16, 2010

Public Policy Forum Analyzes Milwaukee County budget
WUWM
October 15, 2010

Report says Walker's budget fix carries risk
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 15, 2010

Report was solid
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2010

A report worth heeding
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2010

Local Group Analyzes City Budget
WUWM
October 14, 2010

Report affirms Milwaukee budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2010

Time to overhaul
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 6, 2010

Report urges redesign of county mental health services
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
October 6, 2010

Report: Broad Reforms Needed in County Health Care Services
WUWM Lake Effect
October 6, 2010

Mental health overhaul could nearly end inpatient care
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 6, 2010

MATC's financial peril
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 1, 2010

Electing tech school boards won't remedy public apathy
Sheboygan Press
September 30, 2010

Money crunch should heal broken partnerships
The Daily Reporter
September 30, 2010

Local Non Profits Hit Hard by Recession
WUWM
September 29, 2010

Charities report smaller donations, more demand
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 29, 2010

Nonprofits still find state of philanthropy troubling
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
September 29, 2010

Big news: Marie Antoinette has moved to Rhinelander
Lakeland Times
September 27, 2010

$100,000 incomes common at MATC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 26, 2010

Legislator calls for elected technical college boards
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 23, 2010

MATC should review salaries, group says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 22, 2010

Committee supports replacing Huber Jail
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 22, 2010

MATC fiscal crisis looms
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 21, 2010

County decision frees up space at medical center
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
September 3, 2010

State student testing data a mixed bag
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 3, 2010

Steps being taken to improve services
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 28, 2010

Schools to update strategic plan
Baraboo News Rpublic
August 28, 2010

Milwaukee County shifts to low-emission buses
The Daily Reporter
August 13, 2010

Alternate sites for mental health complex sought
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 3, 2010

Walker urges new mental health site
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 30, 2010

2 Lincoln Ave. business districts proposed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 25, 2010

Despite economic downturn, property taxes still on rise
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 23, 2010

Moving Mental Health Complex likely to resurface
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 23, 2010

View from the Waiting Room: National health reform is here
ThirdCoast Digest
July 19, 2010

Police may get extra money to patrol foreclosed properties
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 19, 2010

Wisconsin has jumpstart on health care reforms
BizTimes.com
July 19, 2010

Main Street program: Helping neighborhoods or paving a road to nowhere?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 18, 2010

County finances: No easy options
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 17, 2010

Study: Milwaukee County faces huge deficits
BizTimes.com
July 16, 2010

New Report Says Milwaukee County in Need of Financial Help
WUWM
July 14, 2010

Milwaukee County rolls out 90 clean diesel buses
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 14, 2010

County Finances on the Brink
WUWM Lake Effect
July 14, 2010

Report calls for long-term county budget fixes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 13, 2010

Health care experts urge nonpartisan cooperation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 12, 2010

Some believe sales tax is way to go to boost transit systems
Kenosha News
July 12, 2010

Higher Property Tax Rate, Lower Property Values
WUWM
July 9, 2010

Property values go down, but tax rates, levies go up
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 8, 2010

Support for new rail transit systems dips below 50%
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 4, 2010

Study criticizes Main Street programs in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 2, 2010

Mass transit needs new approach
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 2, 2010

Rail plan support declines
WUWM Lake Effect
June 28, 2010

We're all on the same path
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 26, 2010

Support for mass transit, rail slipping
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 25, 2010

Residents give area roads an average grade
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 25, 2010

Mayors announce green initiative at Milwaukee conference
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 17, 2010

Rail ideas await their fate in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 30, 2010

WISN Business Solutions
WISN 1130-AM
May 15, 2010

Walker plans to direct more tax dollars to Milwaukee County bus system
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 9, 2010

Despite economy, health care firms looking for workers
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
May 7, 2010

Current job market demands students with high math skills
Fox 6 Milwaukee
April 11, 2010

Stimulus benefited businesses linked to former Gov. Thompson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 11, 2010

How metro Milwaukee fares in innovation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 10, 2010

Last-ditch RTA proposal unworkable, will cost taxpayers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 10, 2010

Water Council's new director dives right in
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 23, 2010

Milwaukee area's entrepreneurial culture changing for better
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 20, 2010

County Board to Consider Dueling Pension Proposals
WUWM
March 18, 2010

Study: Milwaukee's transition to knowledge economy a work in progress
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
March 17, 2010

New index shows area lagging on innovation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 17, 2010

County, state pension plan merger on table
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 16, 2010

Down to Business: Water Poll
WUWM Lake Effect
March 15, 2010

Water fees viewed as economic spark
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
March 12, 2010

Area split on high-speed rail, transit need
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
March 12, 2010

Unified officials learn about improving graduation rates
The Journal Times
March 4, 2010

Toward regional synthesis, not partitioned bureaucracies
Bayview Compass
February 28, 2010

Asphalt Jungle
Milwaukee Magazine
February 22, 2010

Forum releases "annual census" of voucher schools
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 19, 2010

Fewer Milwaukee schools join Choice program
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 19, 2010

New Regulations Bumped Schools from Voucher Program
WUWM
February 19, 2010

Milwaukee County community leaders worry about paramedic funding
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 8, 2010

Is Milwaukee County dysfunctional?
4th Street Forum
February 6, 2010

Report must prompt action on county
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 5, 2010

County restructuring report is â€call to arms’ for community
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 5, 2010

County Government: Restructure or Eliminate?
WUWM Lake Effect
January 28, 2010

Preserve the county
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 28, 2010

Doyle disputes claim that mayoral control of MPS is dead
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 28, 2010

Editorial Board missed the mark
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 28, 2010

Should Milwaukee County Dissolve?
WTMJ-TV4
January 27, 2010

County caught between more and less roadwork
The Daily Reporter
January 27, 2010

Holloway: Reform must include municipal consolidation
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
January 27, 2010

Report says Milwaukee County’s finances are â€crumbling’
BizTimes.com
January 27, 2010

Report Examines Eliminating Milwaukee County Government
WUWM
January 27, 2010

Report: Restructure or eliminate county government
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
January 27, 2010

Report: County must deal with pension, health care costs to fix finances
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 26, 2010

Dissolve the county
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 26, 2010

North Shore suburb cooperation could be a model for city, county
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 17, 2010

Unfair Coverage of MPS Takeover?
Milwaukee Magazine
January 12, 2010

A quality rating system is key to child care
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 9, 2010

County plan says parks need tax help
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 8, 2010

The cost of outsourcing parenthood
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 22, 2009

Child care quality studied
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 21, 2009

Industry still waiting for stimulus boost
The Daily Reporter
December 16, 2009

Public Policy Forum panel tackles stimulus issues
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 16, 2009

Down to Business: Survey Results
WUWM Lake Effect
December 14, 2009

Panel weighs Waukesha County work-release jail, inmate services
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 7, 2009

Business leader backs Milwaukee County government overhaul
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 1, 2009

Be open to boldness
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 1, 2009

Cut county programs? Even the preliminaries are a tough go
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 30, 2009

Regional Transit Authority stuck in transit funding tangle
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 29, 2009

County could face another budget crisis in early 2010
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 21, 2009

History that sparks hope for a clean campaign
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 21, 2009

Details needed on MPS takeover
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 21, 2009

Barrett aide questions poll accuracy on MPS leadership
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 18, 2009

Most oppose mayoral takeover of MPS, poll says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 17, 2009

Barrett formally announces bid for governor
The Marquette Tribune
November 17, 2009

New survey shows split on mayoral control, support for transit
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 17, 2009

Barrett plans to run for governor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 13, 2009

Supervisors Approve Tax Levy Increase, Defeat Wheel Tax Proposal
WUWM
November 10, 2009

Murphy's Law
Milwaukee Magazine
November 10, 2009

Careening down the road to civic suicide
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 31, 2009

Milwaukee County has a transit crisis
BizTimes.com
October 30, 2009

Panel strays from Walker parks plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 27, 2009

Time for the community to embrace early education
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 24, 2009

An uneasy feeling: Local survey finds jobs top issue
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
October 23, 2009

Report: Unified still below similar districts in most categories
Racine Journal Times
October 21, 2009

City's 2011 budget prospects grim
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 19, 2009

Public Policy Forum: Day of Reckoning Here for County Budget
WUWM Lake Effect
October 16, 2009

“Be Heard”: 4th Street Forum - MPS + X = Success?
88Nine RadioMilwaukee
October 16, 2009

Concealed carry debate reloaded
Wisconsin Radio Network
October 16, 2009

MPS + "X" = Success?
4th Street Forum
September 25, 2009

At least get out of the cab to hell
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2009

Walker to County Board: Let's make a deal
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 12, 2009

Eye to Eye
WDJT-TV58
October 11, 2009

Unpopular fixes required to cut Milwaukee County budget deficit, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 10, 2009

Police and Fire Fighters Rally to Stop Cuts
WUWM
October 9, 2009

Milwaukee Must Plan in Order to Avoid Dire Fiscal Situation
WUWM
October 7, 2009

A Park Transformed - More Than Mere Facelift
WUWM
October 7, 2009

Board gets its first shot at Walker budget plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 4, 2009

Dueling Budgets in Milwaukee
The Bond Buyer
September 30, 2009

Wisconsin parties take sides on Walker, Barrett budgets
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 29, 2009

Rock, hard places and no give at all
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 26, 2009

Homes, Banks, and the Bubble
4th Street Forum
September 25, 2009

Council gets bad-news budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 24, 2009

County to study Huber Jail condition, programs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 21, 2009

Most nonprofits not 'financially healthy'
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
September 21, 2009

Local officials call for help
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 21, 2009

Milwaukee nonprofits struggling to survive in 'perfect storm'
BizTimes.com
September 21, 2009

Local Nonprofits Feeling Hard Economic Times
WUWM
September 21, 2009

Ending the abuse of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 19, 2009

Economy has charities worried, report card shows
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 19, 2009

Unified’s planned levy hike one of smallest in state
Kenosha News
September 18, 2009

Group applauds Unified’s spending
Kenosha News
September 18, 2009

Milwaukee County panel backs big boost in borrowing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 17, 2009

Landlords feel the loathing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 16, 2009

Annual Public Schools Analysis Shows no Progress in Narrowing Region’s Racial Achievement Gap
Racine News
September 16, 2009

Milwaukee foundation leader retiring
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 16, 2009

Good plan in Waukesha County, but a broader discussion is needed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 15, 2009

The same voters pick the mayor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 12, 2009

Report Suggests Milwaukee Nearing Ruin
WISN-TV12
September 1, 2009

Study finds city of Milwaukee in financial crisis
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
September 1, 2009

WUWM radio interview
re: City of Milwaukee fiscal condition

September 1, 2009

Study fingers state for Milwaukee's financial woes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 1, 2009

Could a Takeover of MPS Work?
Milwaukee Shepherd Express
August 19, 2009

WUWM radio interview
re: Property Values and Taxes

September 1, 2009

Walworth County property taxes, values up
Janesville Gazette
August 13, 2009

Property tax levies up 5.1% in region
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 7, 2009

Forum honored for transit study
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 6, 2009

Transit system needs immediate attention
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 31, 2009

Tax group spots TIF trouble
The Daily Reporter
July 22, 2009

Mayors weigh Walker plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 21, 2009

Ripe for reform
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 20, 2009

Walker again advocates dismantling county government
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 20, 2009

Voters should abolish county executive office, supervisor Holloway says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 17, 2009

Group says Wisconsin TIF laws problematic
Fox 21 News
July 14, 2009

Recession shriveling TIF revenue returns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 11, 2009

Study: TIF districts underused in Wisconsin's largest cities
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 10, 2009

Policy watchdog takes on TIF troubles
The Daily Reporter
July 9, 2009

Editorial: Boost math, science courses in schools
Sheboygan Press
July 8, 2009

UWM land sale money sparks spending debate
The Daily Reporter
July 8, 2009

Marquette wins $900,000 grant to train teachers in science, engineering, math
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 30, 2009

STEM needs growth
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 29, 2009

State urged to push STEM learning
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 27, 2009

County Board's actions highlight dissatisfaction with Walker
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 25, 2009

A little togetherness
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 24, 2009

Teaching the dignity business
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 23, 2009

WUWM radio interview
re: Race Relations

June 15, 2009

Group salutes vital help for public
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 7, 2009

Gridlock in Milwaukee County government
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 5, 2009

Screening Milwaukee County inmates would save money, but is unlikely
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 4, 2009

Report outlines impact, scope of child care in state
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 1, 2009

Child care is big business in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 1, 2009

Child care industry big part of economy
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
May 29, 2009

Water Panel Weak On Specifics
Great Lakes Urban Exchange
May 21, 2009

Everyone wins with New Berlin water deal approval
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 21, 2009

Pension Board will invest Mercer's $30 million settlement
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 20, 2009

Strategic planning, administrative reform proposed for Milwaukee County government
Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik
May 19, 2009

Capital projects force budget balancing act
The Daily Reporter
May 15, 2009

Milwaukee wonders how to pay for $1.35 billion in projects
The Daily Reporter
May 15, 2009

County, city should consolidate housing trust funds, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 5, 2009

Affordable housing lacks money
The Daily Reporter
May 5, 2009

Eye to Eye
WDJT-TV58
April 19, 2009

Operation Impact returns with cameras, patrols
OnMilwaukee.com
April 3, 2009

Study finds results of MPS and voucher school students are similar
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 26, 2009

New direction needed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 25, 2009

The county has run out of our money
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 25, 2009

Builders try to break project backlog
The Daily Reporter
March 25, 2009

Walker suggests 230 layoffs to balance Milwaukee County budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 24, 2009

County treasurer Dan Dilberti calls for county government fiscal reform
Bay View Compass
March 24, 2009

WisPolitics: Study paints dire picture of Milwaukee County finances
WisPolitics.com
March 24, 2009

Milwaukee County headed for huge deficits, study says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 24, 2009

Tony Evers and Rose Fernandez debate school funding, status quo
WisPolitics.com
March 13, 2009

State superintendent candidates spar over MPS issues
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 12, 2009

$25 million in federal funds will help bus system delay crisis
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 8, 2009

About that government consolidation idea...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 26, 2009

Who should run Milwaukee Public Schools? The discussions continue
OnMilwaukee.com
February 20, 2009

Community leaders don’t favor mayoral control of schools
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 17, 2009

City needs 'skin' in the MPS game
BizTimes.com
February 17, 2009

Local Officials Discuss Possible City Takeover Of Public Schools
WISN-TV12
February 16, 2009

Panelists skeptical about shift of MPS oversight
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 16, 2009

WUWM radio interview
re: MPS Governance

February 16, 2009

Mayoral control of schools not a cure-all, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 15, 2009

Reform at the margins will equal marginal results
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 14, 2009

WUWM radio interview
re: Early childhood education

February 11, 2009

Child care aim should be quality
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 7, 2009

Early childhood efforts urged
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 1, 2009

County, city scramble to make up pension fund shortfalls
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 1, 2009

17 years later, transit impasse drags on
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 4, 2009

Transit authority? Try sugar
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 6, 2008

MillerCoors not really moving far from Milwaukee
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 14, 2008

Charities fear fallout from economic crisis
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2008

Shortsighted budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2008

Study shows fragility of local arts and culture assets
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 10, 2008

And the gap grows
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 31, 2008

Unified improving truancy, but still lags in achievement scores, analysis says
Racine Journal Times
October 31, 2008

Milwaukee needs systemic change
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 27, 2008

City, county both face trouble
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 25, 2008

County must try to shed labor costs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 24, 2008

"Antiquated" system creates MPD budget crisis
OnMilwaukee.com
October 22, 2008

City understands long-term budget woes, group says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 20, 2008

Report decries transit cutbacks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 18, 2008

Milwaukee County budgeting process assailed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 17, 2008

WUWM radio interview
re: Workforce Development

September 8, 2008

Training dollars not always a perfect fit
The Daily Reporter
September 5, 2008

Funds for job training tangled
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 3, 2008

Editorial: Open to new ideas
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 24, 2008

Public opinion survey shows support for regional transit authority
Small Business Times
August 19, 2008

Survey finds approval of Milwaukee County services
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 19, 2008

Bad decisions, bad outcomes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 17, 2008

Walworth Co. tax levy up 9.3 percent; Increase is largest in southeastern Wisconsin
The Janesville Gazette
August 17, 2008

Legislators must work with business
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 15, 2008

Unstable atmosphere: Survey finds state execs cool on climate change
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 8, 2008

Wisconsin executives respond to challenges of a changing climate
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 8, 2008

Survey says: Climate change no pressing issue
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 8, 2008

Divided we stand: Milwaukee, Madison execs in very different ways
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
August 8, 2008

Editorial: Songs in their hearts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 2, 2008

Property tax levies in region rise 6.1% in 2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 1, 2008

WUWM radio interview
re: Southeastern Wisconsin property taxes

July 31, 2008

Should Milwaukee County Government be Dissolved?
WUWM
July 24, 2008

Public Policy Forum: Milwaukee County Government, "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?" (video)
WisconsinEye Network
July 23, 2008

Milwaukee County Government: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (Podcast)
OnMilwaukee.com
July 23, 2008

Panelists call for increased governmental cooperation
WisPolitics.com
July 23, 2008

Milwaukee County official proposes bus fare cut as test
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 18, 2008

Walker expects to lose battle to stop sales tax referendum
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 16, 2008

Workers see job help dwindling
Wisconsin State Journal
July 12, 2008

Milwaukee area must address its transit issues
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
July 4, 2008

Walker to veto referendum proposal for tax shift
Small Business Times
June 27, 2008

Milwaukee County Board approves referendum on sales tax increase
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 26, 2008

Milwaukee Rotary Club donation will create arboretum
Small Business Times
June 24, 2008

KRM needs seamless airport, transit bus connections
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 20, 2008

16th Annual Salute to Local Government Breakfast (Part 1)
WisconsinEye Network
June 19, 2008

16th Annual Salute to Local Government Breakfast (Part 2)
WisconsinEye Network
June 19, 2008

Forum’s awards recognize good in local government
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 18, 2008

Encouraging high-quality child care
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 14, 2008

Murphy's Law
Milwaukee Magazine
June 10, 2008

An urgency on mass transit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 9, 2008

Costs stop child care centers from seeking accreditation
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 6, 2008

Are Milwaukee’s transit problems coming here?
Racine Journal Times
June 3, 2008

Commuter buses fill more seats
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 2, 2008

Stopping Milwaukee transit's death spiral
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 31, 2008

Public Policy Forum to honor Ryan posthumously
Small Business Times
May 29, 2008

Express bus idea leaves some behind
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 20, 2008

Hold officials responsible for transit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 17, 2008

Despite ad blitz, airport sees few Illinois travelers
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
May 16, 2008

Milwaukee County Transit System Discussion
WTMJ-TV4
May 15, 2008

I-Team: County Bus Driver Pay Investigation
WTMJ-TV4
May 14, 2008

Runways and Jetways: What's Next For Mitchell International Airport?
WisconsinEye Network
May 8, 2008

Rising fuel prices put squeeze on Mitchell
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 8, 2008

High fuel prices hurting airlines more than 9/11, Midwest exec says
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
May 8, 2008

Editorial: Immediate survival
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 5, 2008

Study: MCTS In Dire Need Of More Funding
WTMJ-TV4
May 5, 2008

WUWM radio interview
re: Milwaukee County Transit System

May 5, 2008

Group calls for county wheel tax
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 4, 2008

Editorial: Watershed trust can be a force for regional unity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 3, 2008

Is UWM a good fit for downtown area?
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
April 11, 2008

Restoring confidence in our region's political leadership
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 5, 2008

WUWM radio interview
re: Property Values

March 31, 2008

New Report Has Mixed Message For Wisconsin Property Owners
WISN-TV12
March 28, 2008

Small towns cringe as land values increase
The Daily Reporter
March 28, 2008

Property value growth slows in southeast Wisconsin
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
March 28, 2008

Public Policy Forum: region still growing, but a bit more slowly
OnMilwaukee.com
March 28, 2008

Property values in region rise 6%
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 27, 2008

School progress report
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 8, 2008

Best of the Wisconsin Blogs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 8, 2008

City attorney challenger launches ads
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 6, 2008

Expect more pain at pump
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 28, 2008

Both sides find fodder in study
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 25, 2008

County executive candidates begin debates
Small Business Times
February 22, 2008

Milwaukee County executive candidates debate
WDJT-TV58
February 21, 2008

Debate for County Exec Seat
WUWM
February 21, 2008

County Exec. Candidates Face Off In Debate
WTMJ-TV4
February 21, 2008

County candidates focus on working with others
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 21, 2008

New report pushes for wider uses of TIFs
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 15, 2008

The Midwest against the rest
OnMilwaukee.com
February 6, 2008

WUWM radio interview
re: Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

February 5, 2008

Somehow, we have to put an end to Milwaukee's zero-sum culture
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 26, 2008

Charlie Sykes Show
WTMJ - AM620
January 25, 2008

Who's the Enemy
The Charlie Sykes Blog
January 25, 2008

Murphy's Law
Milwaukee Magazine
January 22, 2008

Milwaukee can compete if it's willing to change
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 19, 2008

Milwaukee businesses leaders seem to want a return to the 19th century
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 19, 2008

Lessons from the Asian Tiger
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 19, 2008

Listen to leaders' calls
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
January 18, 2008

Commitment to region is solid
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 16, 2008

Editorial: On talk and action
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 15, 2008

Mayor responds to criticisms from CEOs
OnMilwaukee.com
January 15, 2008

Smart business execs don't need pandering
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 14, 2008

Mayor Barrett responds to criticisms from CEOs
Small Business Times
January 14, 2008

Henken's proactive plan for Public Policy Forum prez
OnMilwaukee.com
January 14, 2008

The price of ignoring the price
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 12, 2008

Leadership is key element to building business, city
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 12, 2008

Our own worst enemy
OnMilwaukee.com
January 10, 2008

Our own worst enemy
Small Business Times
January 10, 2008

Business leaders want to warm city's climate
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 10, 2008

Business leaders say area still lags in attracting talent
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
January 10, 2008

Henken will be next president of Public Policy Forum
Small Business Times
December 3, 2007

Policy forum names new chief
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 30, 2007

Milwaukee shares link with Chicago
The Marquette Tribune
November 27, 2007

Big-city challenges hit small districts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 23, 2007

WUWM radio interview
re: "Project Milwaukee"

November 16, 2007

Report: After 10 years, Unified still struggles
Racine Journal Times
November 14, 2007

Q&A: Forum president says analysis is helpful tool
Racine Journal Times
November 14, 2007

Racine's test scores stay at bottom
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 14, 2007

Hint to Milwaukee: Lure Chicagoans
The Daily Reporter
November 14, 2007

Personal income rises in county
Kenosha News
November 13, 2007

Fight for MillerCoors HQ
Rocky Mountain News
November 10, 2007

Migration shorts Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 8, 2007

Editorial: Ties that should bind
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 8, 2007

Museum given $500,000 Bader grant
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 8, 2007

WUWM radio interview
re: Public schooling

November 7, 2007

Report: Local charity on the rise
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 7, 2007

Promising outlook for Milwaukee charities
Small Business Times
November 7, 2007

Charitable giving increases 8% in 2006
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 6, 2007

Forum describes job seekers’ needs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 31, 2007

It will be a classic battle between a David and a Goliath
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 27, 2007

Early education lacking, some say
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 14, 2007

Milwaukee to cut into 163-year road deficit
The Daily Reporter
October 1, 2007

Best of the Blogs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 28, 2007

Editorial: Bold steps needed to help city's poor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 29, 2007

Choosing Milwaukee's next top cop
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 18, 2007

TIF use continues to grow
The Daily Reporter
August 17, 2007

Academic Alternatives
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Regional Focus
Spring, 2007

We're No. 1 ... in overall tax levy increase in southeastern Wisconsin
Racine Journal Times
July 10, 2007

Schools fuel tax increases
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 8, 2007

Let's put an end to TIF tiffs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 7, 2007

WUWM radio interview
re: Property taxes

July 5, 2007

Editorial: Leading by example
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 2, 2007

Report: Area property tax levy up 4.6 percent
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
June 29, 2007

Franklin sees population boom, census data show
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 28, 2007

WUWM radio interview
re: "Salute to Local Government"

June 13, 2007

West Allis mayor will be honored for work
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 5, 2007

Brainpower called key to prosperity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 31, 2007

Growing tax base
Small Business Times
May 25, 2007

Analyst cites need for city planning
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 10, 2007

Panel discusses health reform
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 9, 2007

Walworth County's wealth surpasses Waukesha County
Small Business Times
April 16, 2007

WUWM radio interview
re: Property Values

April 13, 2007

Walworth's property wealth leads region
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 12, 2007

New police chief must tackle issue head-on
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 19, 2007

New police chief should boost morale
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 15, 2007

Panel discusses search for new police chief
WisPolitics.com
March 15, 2007

Individuals must work to solve race issues
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
March 9, 2007

At the Tipping Point
Planning
March 2007

Ramp it up, CEOs tell Milwaukee 7
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 3, 2007

How much voucher competition is there for MPS?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 2, 2007

Racine Unified: Large, diverse, poor
Racine Journal Times
February 13, 2007

Editorial: Milwaukee in charge?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 12, 2007

Barrett to address job training in city
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 12, 2007

Great Lakes region has untapped potential, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 8, 2007

Editorial: A corridor moves forward
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 13, 2006

Sunday Symposium: A city bracing for economic development
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 9, 2006

Why start conversation if accusations come next?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 9, 2006

Study should get us talking about race
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 6, 2006

Wisconsin Public Radio interview
re: Race Relations

December 5, 2006

Race Relations in Milwaukee: Where Do They Stand?
Fox 6 News
December 3, 2006

Developing jobs or developing real estate?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 2, 2006

Editorial: The disconnect between W-2 and progress
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 2, 2006

Developing jobs or developing real estate?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 2, 2006

Action must be taken to improve race relations
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 1, 2006

Survey participants speak up
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 1, 2006

Economic disparities seen as heart of race relations issue
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 1, 2006

Survey: Milwaukee-area race relations 'not so good'
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 1, 2006

Survey finds lack of leadership, improvement in city's race relations
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 1, 2006

Editorial: Sending cops to school
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 1, 2006

Racial survey finds gaps
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 1, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Race Relations

December 1, 2006

Race Relations in Milwaukee: Where Do They Stand?
Fox 6 News
December 1, 2006

Milwaukee lags in economic development
Marquette Tribune
November 28, 2006

Milwaukee police to be stationed inside some schools
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 28, 2006

Central city poorer than ever, report shows
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 27, 2006

Bashing the City, Again
Milwaukee Shepherd Express
November 23, 2006

Murphy's Law
Milwaukee Magazine
November 21, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Economic Development

November 21, 2006

Sunday Symposium
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 18, 2006

Milwaukee's economic development needs help
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 18, 2006

Milwaukee's on the job developing a modern work force
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 17, 2006

Report: Charitable giving tops $265M in 2005
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 16, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Report Card on Charitable Giving

November 16, 2006

Barrett defends city's economic development efforts
The Daily Reporter
November 16, 2006

Charities rebound from slump
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 15, 2006

Economic report stings city leaders
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 15, 2006

Milwaukee conference will focus on economic development
Small Business Times
November 15, 2006

Report: Milwaukee's economic development efforts unorganized
The Daily Reporter
November 14, 2006

New report says city is short on economic development
Small Business Times
November 13, 2006

Study slams city job efforts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 11, 2006

Editorial: What's the plan? In our city, there isn't one
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 11, 2006

Work together on reducing absenteeism
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
October 13, 2006

Absence makes workday harder
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
October 6, 2006

It all comes back, in a roundabout way
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 11, 2006

Another urban legend
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 9, 2006

More trust means more votes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 9, 2006

Tax haven: blasphemy or honesty?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 5, 2006

Murphy's Law
Milwaukee Magazine
August 1, 2006

Editorial: A tax haven? Hardly
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 31, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Property taxes

July 27, 2006

Tax haven? In reality, Milwaukee still costly
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 23, 2006

Study rebuilds property tax view
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 22, 2006

Checking out
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 28, 2006

Looking to soak up lake's potential
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 24, 2006

Collaboration on KRM project awarded
The Daily Reporter
June 22, 2006

Prime Numbers
The Daily Reporter
June 22, 2006

RedPrairie, greener pastures?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 17, 2006

Earl blasts idea of selling lake water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 15, 2006

Falls schools, Metra hopefuls win honors
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 11, 2006

Roundtable Discussion - What To Do
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 4, 2006

Editorial: Last days for our parks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 3, 2006

Raleigh Region Rakes in Federal Money
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Spring, 2006

District struggles against peers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 26, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Income Migration

May 26, 2006

Milwaukee County loses more than $300M in personal income
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
May 25, 2006

Seven-county region on losing end of income shift
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 25, 2006

Unified making progress: But study shows it trailing similiar districts in some key categories
Racine Journal Times
May 24, 2006

Report questions district's gains
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 23, 2006

Six reasons to say 'no' to this plan - yet again
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 6, 2006

City gains economic ground on suburbs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 18, 2006

Fire protection is most-shared local service
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 16, 2006

Columbus ranks 15th in federal economic development money
Central Ohio Source
March 20, 2006

Editorial: Good federal dollars
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 19, 2006

City lags in attracting federal funds
St. Paul Pioneer Press
March 17, 2006

Study: Raleigh Tops In Attracting Federal Money For Development
RaleighNews.net
March 16, 2006

Study: Raleigh Tops In Attracting Federal Money
NBC 17
March 16, 2006

Study: Raleigh tops in attracting federal money for development
MyrtleBeachOnline.com
March 16, 2006

Study: Milwaukee lags in attracting federal money for development
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
March 16, 2006

Study: Milwaukee lags in federal development money
The Daily Reporter
March 16, 2006

Region lags in race for funding
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 16, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Federal Funding

March 15, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Water Quality

March 2, 2006

Murphy's Law
Milwaukee Magazine
February 21, 2006

Parks, arts sales tax gains support
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 17, 2006

Clout means Waukesha County must cooperate
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 17, 2006

Clout moving to suburbs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 13, 2006

Editorial: Caps and the marketplace
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 5, 2006

Setting aside squabbles for Manpower
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 3, 2006

Editorial: Tapping into Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 1, 2006

Voucher cap unneeded, group says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 31, 2006

Editorial: Forging a regional identity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 30, 2006

Editorial: A study to fill in the blanks on vouchers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 28, 2006

Address accountability and solve enrollment problems
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 28, 2006

Forum takes up regionalism
The Daily Reporter
January 27, 2006

Regionally speaking
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 27, 2006

WUWM radio interview
re: Race Relations

January 27, 2006

Residents back regional solutions
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 26, 2006

Rising: Hope for economic development
Milwaukee Shepherd Express
January 26, 2006

A study in education
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 23, 2006

New study to explore public money for Milwaukee development
OnMilwaukee.com
January 16, 2006

Interest in public service wanes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 3, 2006

Deal with the racism that cripples us
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 31, 2005

Key civic group to mount study of race relations
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 16, 2005

Educating a knowledgeable labor pool
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 16, 2005

Greendale teacher compensation defended
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 11, 2005

A Region of Underachievers
Shepherd Express
December 1, 2005

The legacy of Citizen Gill
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 26, 2005

Rough ride at end of year
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 26, 2005

Southeast Wisconsin lags academically
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 22, 2005

Charities find less to cheer
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 17, 2005

Editorial: A voice for good government
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 9, 2005

Gill cared deeply about making government good
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 8, 2005

Editorial: It's about economic necessity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 21, 2005

The goal: A strong regional economy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 10, 2005

Biomedical research campus at VA suggested
The Daily Reporter
September 7, 2005

Why murders are soaring, And: Is Milwaukee stupid about tax subsidies?
Milwaukee Magazine
September 6, 2005

Interchange work bolsters U.S. spending in metro area
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 5, 2005

State's poverty rate rises fastest in nation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 30, 2005

The ABCs of TIFs
OnMilwaukee.com
August 10, 2005

An uncharitable downgrade
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 10, 2005

Is it a blue-ribbon idea?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 18, 2005

Editorial: Voucher schools fill need
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 18, 2005

Inside Choice Schools - 15 years of vouchers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 11-17, 2005

Area ranks low in getting federal funds
The Daily Reporter
June 8, 2005

WUWM radio interview
re: Federal spending

June 8, 2005

Area is near bottom for U.S. funds again
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 7, 2005

Forum names award winners
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 1, 2005

Integration program at risk
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 30, 2005

High tax bills follow flight from city to suburb
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 28, 2005

WUWM radio interview
re: Property taxes

May 20, 2005

Income is more like outgo for southeastern Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 14, 2005

Editorial: Stop region's income drain
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 14, 2005

Editorial: Water ideas worth a look
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 30, 2005

Wastewater could help solve water woes, expert says
Waukesha Freeman
April 29, 2005

Panel tackles water supply issue
The Daily Reporter
April 27, 2005

Trying to keep the water flowing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 27, 2005

Editorial: Save our county parks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 23, 2005

Waukesha County has its share of real estate wealth
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 9, 2005

Racine County expects low voter turnout
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 4, 2005

Kenosha County leads area in property value increase
Kenosha News
April 5, 2005

Property values in area jump 8.9% for 2004
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 31, 2005

Brookfield merger idea has long road ahead
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 27, 2005

WUWM News
re: Tax incremental finance

March 6, 2005

Most of southeastern Wisconsin remains undeveloped, study finds
The Journal Times
February 22, 2005

Editorial: Time to plan regionally
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 22, 2005

73% of region still undeveloped, report says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 20, 2005

Public Policy Forum disputes TIF district necessity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 19, 2005

How to get out of tax hell? Use TIF in state's cities
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
February 19, 2005

Revamped PabstCity deserves city OK
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 11, 2005

WUWM radio interview
re: Tax incremental finance

February 4, 2005

A TIF problem: Study shows city reluctance hurts development
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
February 4, 2005

Finley, Becker oppose tax freeze constitutional change
Waukesha Freeman
January 29, 2005

Officials square off on tax measure
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 28, 2005

Assembly votes to raise voucher limit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 27, 2005

State aid to localities to remain flat in 2005
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 26, 2004

Shared Revenue: Experts predict the end of an era
The Lakeland Times
December 24, 2004

Mayor wants tax-exempt groups to pay for services
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 16, 2004

Charters face identity crisis
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 12, 2004

Voucher-school leaders consider evaluations
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 11, 2004

Regional cooperation on agenda for 2005
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
December 3, 2004

Milwaukee tax bills rise an average $228
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 1, 2004

Plan for state revenues blasted
Local officials favor working together without funds charge

Waukesha Freeman
November 27, 2004

Shared revenue battle renews
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 27, 2004

Educational expense
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 27, 2004

Editorial: Save revenue sharing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 25, 2004

Changes urged in shared revenue
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 21, 2004

Be thankful, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 20, 2004

Choice battle needs a real truce
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 20, 2004

Area charities struggled to raise donations in 2003
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 17, 2004

Choosing the best way
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 13, 2004

Public Policy Forum to study development funds
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 12, 2004

Segregation isn't necessarily the result of discrimination
The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee
November 12, 2004

Regional thinking is the way of the future
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 7, 2004

Let's return to a time when we gladly will pay for services
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 6, 2004

District ranks 14th in reading test scores
Slinger Express News
November 6, 2004

District ranks 30th in reading test scores
West Bend Express News
November 6, 2004

Where Can Johnny Read?
Shepherd Express
November 4, 2004

Chicago group gives advice on regional cooperation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 28, 2004

School health costs affect pay
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 27, 2004

New faces, new places
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
October 24, 2004

Fewer minorities dropping out of school
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 16, 2004

Unified makes progress on truancy, retention
The Journal Times
October 14, 2004

Marked improvement for minorities in Unified
The Journal Times
October 13, 2004

Report on Racine schools mixed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 12, 2004

The public did it, says sewerage study
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 1, 2004

Collaboration key to sewer problem
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 30, 2004

Wealth - Not Race - Influences where people live in Waukesha County
Waukesha Freeman
September 17, 2004

Choice may factor into racial segregation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 7, 2004

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