Politics
Republicans Ransack Civil Service System
Cronyism is seeping into our government.
Oct 30th, 2015 by Chris TaylorGAB Head Refutes Republican Attacks
Point by point, he refutes lead attacker, GOP state Sen. Leah Vukmir.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Matt RothschildDonovan Wants Fewer Police “Chiefs”
And "more Indians." Alderman and mayoral candidate proposes to redo police staffing to cut higher-ups.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael HorneThe Worst City Flag in America?
Milwaukee's is the absolute worst, experts say. But a new contest could change that.
Oct 28th, 2015 by Michael HollowayDo More Guns Lower Crime?
That’s the theory behind proposed bill to permit guns in college buildings. Is the theory true?
Oct 28th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonWalker Highway Plan May Cause Education Cuts
Using general fund rather than highway fund may lead to more cuts for schools and UW.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Tamarine CorneliusThe Revenge of Scott Walker?
Law killing John Doe law assures no more such probes targeting him. But was reform needed?
Oct 27th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyA Tale of Three Sports Facilities
How the funding and politics varied for Lambeau Field, Miller Park and Bucks’ new arena.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Steven WaltersFollow The Money
Campaign finance bill will make it much tougher to identify what special interests are supporting politicians.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Larry GallupHow GOP Misread Campaign Finance Law
Republicans' proposed changes to law violate -- grossly -- Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Matt Rothschild“I’m your Lt. Governor. I know my job.”
Rebecca Kleefisch offers coy banalities while “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Oct 22nd, 2015 by James XavierWhy GAB Must Be Disbanded
Government Accountability Board abused its power and had secret email system.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Brian Sikma