Politics

Pro-Bradley Groups Had 4-to-1 Spending Edge

Pro-Bradley Groups Had 4-to-1 Spending Edge

Secretive outside groups spend four times more on Bradley than those supporting Kloppenburg.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 10 Election Takeaways
Eyes on Milwaukee

10 Election Takeaways

The many surprises and oddities including thousands who skipped voting in local races.

Murphy’s Law: Will Murphy Lose Council Presidency?
Murphy’s Law

Will Murphy Lose Council Presidency?

Race could be wide open and Ashanti Hamilton might have surprising supporters.

Plenty of Horne: Live From Milwaukee, It’s MSNBC!
Plenty of Horne

Live From Milwaukee, It’s MSNBC!

Chris Matthews and company are broadcasting to the world from Lakefront Brewery.

Wisconsin Budget: State Facing Drop In Budget Revenue?
Wisconsin Budget

State Facing Drop In Budget Revenue?

Numbers trail estimates but hard to track since Walker administration doesn’t release monthly statistics.

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Win the Elections?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Win the Elections?

The turnout will be massive. And could result in upsets.

Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education

Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education

Law changing voter ID rules mandated public service ad campaign but has allocated no money.

Black Leaders Talk About Barrett

Black Leaders Talk About Barrett

How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Budget: School Referendums Hit Historic High
Wisconsin Budget

School Referendums Hit Historic High

School districts asking voters to approve more spending than in any spring election in a decade.

The State of Politics: Open Records Law Still Under Siege
The State of Politics

Open Records Law Still Under Siege

Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.

Op-Ed: Republicans Not Serious About Redistricting Reform
Op-Ed

Republicans Not Serious About Redistricting Reform

Assembly committee to address the issue is really a sham. The issue will never get a hearing.

Neighborhood News Service Launches Fund Drive

Neighborhood News Service Launches Fund Drive

The unique, five-year old publication covering local neighborhoods seeks donations.