Politics
Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent
That’s how much federal pandemic aid city is getting. A participatory budget process is needed.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Melody McCurtis, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBarrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Country Has Much Lower GDP
Yet the difference is smaller in Wisconsin. Why?
Jun 9th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonLegislators Pushed to Revise Schools Budget
Congressional Democrats warn that Republican budget could lose state $1.5 billion in federal aid.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner15 State Projects Included in House Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Moore requested $19 million for projects in Milwaukee.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Laura Olson, Wisconsin ExaminerState Now Projects $4.4 Billion Windfall
Fiscal bureau projects far more tax revenue than expected for 2021-2023.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Legislators Approve $1.5 Billion Construction Budget
$1 billion less than Evers budget for state, UW System projects.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLasry Misleads Voters On Minimum Wage
U.S. Senate candidate’s claim to back family supporting jobs exaggerates, distorts truth.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyEthics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?
Confidential opinion involves City Attorney. Bauman thinks he's solved the mystery.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWorker Rights, Training Must Be Addressed
The best way to rebuild economy and a strong middle class. Wisconsin and nation must do more.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Lindsay Blumer and Stephanie BloomingdaleWhy Is There A Worker Shortage?
Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRushed Redistricting Plan Criticized
Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?
Jun 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner