Politics
Muni Court Traffic Cases Up 30% in 2017
Numbers reflect change in pursuit policy Chief Flynn agreed to adopt.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtThe Real “Gun Nuts”
Not the gun owners, but the gun control zealots.
Feb 26th, 2018 by George MitchellBill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven WaltersBarrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMcManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department
Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneEvaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan
It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonCity Bidding for Democratic National Convention
What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneDemocrats Beware Overconfidence
Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Spencer BlackThe Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyLess Food For the Poor
Walker, Trump have fancy taxpayer-paid kitchens, cut food for the poor.
Feb 20th, 2018 by James RowenCall It The Walker Bottleneck
Efforts to revive E-W Freeway look dead. Oddly, Barrett and Walker both support this.
Feb 19th, 2018 by George MitchellWill U.S. Supremes Rule on State Districts?
March 28 oral arguments may signal ruling on Wisconsin’s gerrymandered districts.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters