Politics
How a Business Improvement District Helped South Side
Tortilla shop and Indian eatery among those benefitting from BID serving S. 13th St.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Property Tax Scam for Brewers, Bucks
Odds are, the Bucks arena will get many secret tax subsidies, as Miller Park does.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Has Two-Thirds of State’s Gun Killings
76 of 111 victims in 2014 were in Milwaukee. Blacks were 20 times more likely to die in gun homicides.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Walker Resists Right to Work Law
He supported it as a legislator, but it could create a huge “distraction” from his run for president.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Real Impact of the Minimum Wage
A new study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office looks at the costs and benefits.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Will Anti-Streetcar Referendum Succeed?
The process is far more complicated legally than has been reported. Which will make it harder for opponents.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum
Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne and Bruce Murphy
Walker Sees End to Massive Spending on Gov’s Race
The 2014 race and its total of $60 million in campaign donations, won't be repeated, he assures reporter.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Is a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jason Smathers
U.S. Supreme Court Case Threatens Health Care
Wisconsin and 34 states that didn’t set up health care exchanges could lose all coverage under Obamacare.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Won’t Rule Out Signing Right to Work
In a wide-ranging interview Tuesday with WCIJ, governor declines to take a stand on numerous issues.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
