Politics
School Referendums Exploding
Dozens on November ballot statewide, totaling $1.34 billion, many times higher than any previous election.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Do Tax Cuts Lead to Economic Growth?
What the historic evidence since 1960s shows.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Record Elections Spending by Special Interests
$7.8 million spent so far, with more by Democratic-leaning groups.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Special Education Vouchers Raise Concerns
Plan hatched in secret. Law is long and complex. Vote was speedy and partisan. Results?
Nov 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
More Police Is Not the Answer
Better trained police — and spending on services for under-served neighborhoods — is a better approach.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Common Ground's Black Caucus
Experts Say County Wheel Tax Needed
14% of residents have no car, need transit system the tax would fund.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Naomi Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Siefert Unfit For Sheriff, Clarke Declares
Clarke derides Siefert's physical fitness. And: Badger sports bring huge returns to UW.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Signs of Progress at MPS
More families choosing the system and more students succeeding.
Oct 28th, 2016 by Darienne Driver
Who Have You Misgendered Today?
Carefully navigating the thin line between courtesy and cruelty
Oct 27th, 2016 by Michail Takach
