Politics
Police Overtime Costs a Budget Problem
Council discusses how to trim annual cost of $17 million. Unfunded service for Summerfest an issue.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency
Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee Needs a New Deal
Government can work better. And cities like Milwaukee will benefit. Excerpt from a new book.
Nov 15th, 2019 by David Riemer
Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Health Department Probe a State Matter
Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Should Get Religion on Open Records
Recent statements and foot dragging by governor’s staff raise questions about transparency.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Examiner
Duffy Will Lobby for Financial Industry
BRG Group “thrilled” to hire former congressman, "a star" in state politics.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuit Demands State Purge Voter Rolls
Conservative group WILL sues and assails Elections Commission.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC
Some 150 police departments, 12 fire departments will secure 50,000-person event.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Security Will Be Tight At DNC
City officials working with Secret Service, security a primary concern.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
