Politics
Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail
After 210 interviews with candidates, some observations on a crazy election.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Still Time to Get Voter ID
You can still vote tomorrow, here are details of how to get ID.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Lizzie Kunze
Special Interest Groups Pounding Feingold
Republican-leaning outside groups have almost 6 to 1 advantage in spending.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee
A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Must See Police Shooting Videos
There’s no reason to delay release of videos of killings of Jay Anderson in Wauwatosa, Sylville Smith in Milwaukee.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Chris Ahmuty
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
