Commentary
Wisconsin’s Small Government Experiment
Nobody in favor of small government has experienced it, though many of them have prospered despite pesky taxes. Are they really ready for what's coming?
Dec 14th, 2010 by Jon Anne WillowThe train is gone, why does Talgo have to go with it?
Talgo plans to leave in 2012, citing the loss of the high-speed train project. Following that logic, Bucyrus and Ladish should be leaving for China any day now.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Patti WenzelLess government, but more pain?
Wisconsin’s new prescription for health reform will involve less government, more tax breaks and cuts in public programs and services.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Julie SneiderMPS needs to remove the troublemakers
Bradley Tech is a promising school plagued with violent fights. Alderman Bob Donovan is spitting mad that he wasn't told about it.
Dec 12th, 2010 by Patti WenzelObama running with the GOP?
Obama and the Republicans agree to extend the Bush tax rates for two more years, but his new friendship is making the Dems see red.
Dec 10th, 2010 by Patti WenzelTop 10 Christmas presents for Wall Street Fat Cats
What to get the person who can buy anything? Will Durst offers a catalog of prospective Christmas gifts for your favorite Wall Street Tycoon.
Dec 8th, 2010 by Will DurstYou want tax cuts? Cough up those jobs
It's time to stop pretending an apple is an orange. Political posturing and a broken tax code are at the heart of the latest Congressional squawk.
Dec 7th, 2010 by Jon Anne WillowState contracts benefit employees, not taxpayers
Jim Doyle said nothing was going on in the contracts, but the devil is in the details.
Dec 6th, 2010 by Patti WenzelFlying the overly-friendly skies
One thing you can say about this whole TSA enhanced pat down mess: nobody will ever board Virgin Airlines again without ruefully grimacing.
Dec 1st, 2010 by Will DurstThe next Milwaukee County Executive is…
As Scott Walker prepares to leave for Madison, the candidates to fill the county executive's chair are lining up.
Nov 29th, 2010 by Patti WenzelNecessity vs. Luxury in the Milwaukee County budget
County supervisors restore most of Walker’s vetoes, spending taxpayer money on luxuries we can't afford. Looks like the board may need some adult supervision.
Nov 21st, 2010 by Patti WenzelThe Great Decider…or something like that
You have to marvel at George W Bush’s audacious return to the national stage. Apparently, even putative war criminals got to make a living.
Nov 15th, 2010 by Will Durst