Funny money is not funny business in Milwaukee neighborhood

Two Milwaukee neighborhoods are considering printing their own currency for exclusive use in local stores.

They may be talking funny money, but it's not funny business.

Residents from the Milwaukee neighborhoods of Riverwest and East Side are scheduled to meet to discuss printing their own money.

The idea is that the local cash could be used at neighborhood stores and businesses, thus encouraging local spending.

The result, supporters hope, would be a bustling local economy, even as the rest of the nation deals with a recession.

Their local currency can’t be used at Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware or Home Depot but will be accepted at their local hardware and grocery stores.

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