Politics

Plenty of Horne: Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure
Plenty of Horne

Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure

Abele would close Brown Deer Park road to expand golf driving range. Lipscomb not sold.

Op-Ed: GOP Should Support Nonpartisan Redistricting
Op-Ed

GOP Should Support Nonpartisan Redistricting

A former Republican legislator calls on party members to end gerrymandering, reform process.

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.

Comedy: Oh, You Stupid Intelligent People
Comedy

Oh, You Stupid Intelligent People

Bill Maher roasts everyone he can think of at his Riverside show.

Murphy’s Law: Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?
Murphy’s Law

Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?

The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.

Op-Ed: DNR’s Clean Water Protection Questioned
Op-Ed

DNR’s Clean Water Protection Questioned

State audit shows DNR issued no notice of violation in 94% of cases where it was warranted.

The State of Politics: Democratic Family Feuds
The State of Politics

Democratic Family Feuds

Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.

Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change

Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change

Politicians, citizens decry problem in Milwaukee, which saw spike in gun violence last year.

Op-Ed: Walker Gets Sued Yet Again
Op-Ed

Walker Gets Sued Yet Again

For most partisan gerrymandering in history. Senate Bill 163 would reform the process.

Op-Ed: On MPS, Adults Turn in Homework Late
Op-Ed

On MPS, Adults Turn in Homework Late

Milwaukee leaders deserve failing grade on Partnership Program.

Wisconsin Budget: Attack on Summer Meals for Kids?
Wisconsin Budget

Attack on Summer Meals for Kids?

Last summer Wisconsin served 2.8 million free and reduced price meals. Proposed bill would slash program.

Murphy’s Law: GOP Goal Less Access for Democratic Voters
Murphy’s Law

GOP Goal Less Access for Democratic Voters

But you have to sift through media coverage of trial testimony for the story.