Politics
Walker Failed to Lead on Election Night
Not giving a concession speech showed his lack of character. And not the first such failure.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Giampietro Nomination Deserves Full Hearing
Sen. Baldwin should reconsider her opposition to his judicial nomination.
Nov 16th, 2018 by George Mitchell
City’s Restaurant Grading System Threatened
State board votes to prohibit system grading restaurants for food safety.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Voters Approve $1.3 Billion More for Schools
Since 2012 state has cut school spending by cumulative $3.5 billon. Local referendums plugging the gap.
Nov 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Could State Lose a Congressional Seat?
2020 Population projections show Wisconsin on the bubble for a drop to seven seats.
Nov 15th, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson, WisContext
About That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
