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Outdated Laws Trap People of Color in Prison Systemnew
For decades, the United States has had the world’s largest prison population — by far. Though just over 4 percent of the world’s population lives in the United States, we account for 22 percent of the world’s prisoners.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Louis Weisberg |
09-11-2015 |
Race & Class
Wisconsin Republicans would increase sales taxes to fix potholes while borrowing $1.3 billion for unneeded highway projectsnew
Do the potholes in your neighborhood look like they belong in Syria? No surprise. The conditions of Wisconsin’s roads rank third worst in the nation, according to a recent study commissioned by the Local Government of Wisconsin Institute.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Louis Weisberg |
05-21-2015 |
Politics
Uncommon Candidate: Mary Burke Defies Easy Categorizationnew
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke is an original, both politically and personally.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Louis Weisberg |
10-16-2014 |
Elections
Faulty Data Leaves Wisconsin Taxpayers on the Hook for $1 Billionnew
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will waste up to $1 billion on unneeded highway expansions if it continues to rely on inaccurate, outdated highway-use projections, concluded a comprehensive traffic study by a nonpartisan watchdog group.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Louis Weisberg |
10-02-2014 |
Transportation
Developer Barry Mandel says building Milwaukee takes more than concretenew
Milwaukee developer Barry Mandel has a vision that includes building a stronger and more prosperous community. His company has core values that include focusing on environmental impact and historic preservation.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Louis Weisberg |
07-29-2014 |
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