Politics

Court Watch: Muni Court Traffic Cases Up 30% in 2017
Court Watch

Muni Court Traffic Cases Up 30% in 2017

Numbers reflect change in pursuit policy Chief Flynn agreed to adopt.

The Contrarian: The Real “Gun Nuts”
The Contrarian

The Real “Gun Nuts”

Not the gun owners, but the gun control zealots.

The State of Politics: Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
The State of Politics

Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies

Too much opposition from many state groups.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes

Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?

City Hall: McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department
City Hall

McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department

Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?

Data Wonk: Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan
Data Wonk

Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan

It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Bidding for Democratic National Convention
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Bidding for Democratic National Convention

What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?

Op Ed: Democrats Beware Overconfidence
Op Ed

Democrats Beware Overconfidence

Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.

Murphy’s Law: The Governor of Giveaways
Murphy’s Law

The Governor of Giveaways

Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.

Op Ed: Less Food For the Poor
Op Ed

Less Food For the Poor

Walker, Trump have fancy taxpayer-paid kitchens, cut food for the poor.

The Contrarian: Call It The Walker Bottleneck
The Contrarian

Call It The Walker Bottleneck

Efforts to revive E-W Freeway look dead. Oddly, Barrett and Walker both support this.

The State of Politics: Will U.S. Supremes Rule on State Districts?
The State of Politics

Will U.S. Supremes Rule on State Districts?

March 28 oral arguments may signal ruling on Wisconsin’s gerrymandered districts.