Politics
How Homeless Got Frozen Out
With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Who Lost the City Residency Rule?
Lena Taylor blames Mayor Barrett. But did she fight the state law killing residency?
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Signs Industrial Hemp Bill
Hemp becoming state’s “comeback crop,” Republican Sen. Testin says.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill
Bipartisan bill lifted restrictions on how close people convicted of sex crimes can live to schools.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Impeachment Depends on Facts
Republicans ignore them at their own —and America’s — peril.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Proposal wouldn't "scratch the top 50" of constituent concerns, Donovan carps.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Every Barrett Veto
Without debate Common Council overrides mayor, keeps 59 amendments to budget
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Pays No Net Rent
Charges ethnic festivals more rent than it pays city, like “a greedy landlord,” alderman charges.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Signs ‘Telehealth’ Bill
Medicaid patients who get health care delivered long-distance now qualify for coverage.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Scott Walker At Your Service
Need marketing, strategic planning or issue advocacy? Scott's new company can help you go "big and bold."
Nov 25th, 2019 by Michael Horne
10 Steps to Stop Reckless Driving
Mayor, council need to crack down. Here’s how.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Tyrone Dumas, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
