Politics
City Attorney Accused of Politically-Motivated, Retaliatory Staff Directive
Latest issue causes public infighting amongst Common Council.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate
Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Infrastructure Bill Will Help State’s Maritime Economy
Wisconsin ports generate $1.4 billion in economic activity, but need infrastructure upgrades.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Adam Tindall-Schlicht
Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting
Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Modernizing Unemployment System
State spending $16.5 million to fix system after it was overwhelmed by pandemic unemployment.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?
The data shows huge advantage for Republicans. Will courts allow this to continue?
Sep 29th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Chantia Lewis Goes To Court
In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering
Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Health care workers could be charged with a felony.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted
But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?
Sep 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Tax-Exempt Property Hurts The City
Your tax bill would be lower -- much lower -- without all those tax exemptions.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC
But city faces wide-open competition for 2024 convention. What is the new pitch?
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
