Politics
Leah Vukmir Welcomes Your Hate
Or how to run for U.S. Senate in the land of scorched-earth politics.
Sep 12th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner9 Roads Funding Proposals That Died
All were supposed to solve transportation budget impasse. None did.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Steven WaltersState Budget Is Good, Bad for Biking
Includes a last minute, anonymous proposal hostile to cyclists, pedestrians.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Dave CieslewiczFoxconn Deal Suspends Judicial Rules
Proposal allows company to skip lower courts, appeal directly to state Supreme Court.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignClimate Change Means More Dairy Farms Here
Lack of rainfall in west and southwest could mean dairy farms move north
Sep 10th, 2017 by Eric FreedmanIt’s Bay View vs. City Hall!
So says Ald. Zielinski, as he seeks supporters for a Bay View Park.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Graham KilmerWhy Amazon Should Pick Milwaukee
Its second headquarters would have 50,000 jobs. Milwaukee would be an ideal location.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Ken SmithDemonstrators Rally to Save DACA
800,000 immigrant “Dreamers" threatened by Trump’s cutoff of program.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBill Restricts Local Control Over Sand Mines
Fracking industry donated big money to Walker, GOP legislators.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRepublicans Heap Hate On Streetcar
Three different legislative changes to oppose the project; all will have no impact.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneHow 70,000 People Lost Food Stamps
And how this cost state taxpayers $54 million.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Sherrie Tussler