Economy
Business leaders discuss Walker’s budget impact
They may like the focus on business growth, but Milwaukee business leaders don't follow Gov. Walker's vision completely.
May 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Making a Statement with Our Tractors
If Wisconsin's public-sector workers lose their collective bargaining rights, then dairy farmers will lose as well.
May 10th, 2011 by Joel Greeno
MPS budget will alter the path of public education
MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton continues to stay focused on academic success despite the fiscal crisis at hand.
May 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Tosa Mayor vetoes ratification of union contracts
Last night the Wauwatosa Common Council voted 8-7 to ratify contracts with three unions. Today, Mayor Didier vetoed the measure, citing the need to wait for Act 10.
Apr 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Wauwatosa is ground zero in argument over union contracts
Concessions that would save Tosa $1 million per year were stalled last month by Walker supporters. Tonight the Common Council will try again.
Apr 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Mr. Walker goes to Washington and gets bloodied
Gov. Scott Walker appears before a House committee to discuss how he is balancing the budget in Wisconsin and faces tough questions
Apr 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
The Cultural Alliance embarks on a new path
The organization is expanding its mission to serve the M7 region's creative economy, starting with a new name. Say hello to Creative Alliance Milwaukee, Inc.
Apr 14th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note
Wisconsin taxpayers speak out about Gov. Walker's budget proposal, but was the entire Joint Finance Committee listening?
Apr 12th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis
Joint Finance Leadership intent on ending testimony at 6 p.m.; If you have something to say, you might want to leave work early.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Judge rules that bargaining law not in effect
In a ruling early Thursday, Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi says that Wisconsin's contentious bargaining law is not in effect. The state says it will comply.
Mar 30th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Walker’s attack on the arts could stunt economic growth
Moving the Wisconsin Arts Board to Tourism and reducing its funding is counter-intuitive to the governor's plan for job and economic growth
Mar 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Is residency a governmental rule or human right?
Milwaukee police and firefighters want the freedom to move to the 'burbs, while their bosses say no. Now the State Senate wants to weigh in.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
