Politics
County Executive candidate Chris Abele
Chris Abele doesn't need the job, but he feels it's time for unbiased discussion and bipartisan cooperation to get Milwaukee County back on track.
Jan 31st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Ghosts of previous election haunt Supreme Court choices
The ethical problems with the 2008 race has opened the gates to candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Wisconsin Justice David Prosser.
Jan 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
“The state of Milwaukee County is sound”
Acting County Exec. Lee Holloway touts the county's successes and offers his plans to reinvent Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
“We do big things”
Barack Obama taps into the American dream to inspire the nation, but fails to put a price on all the "investment."
Jan 26th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee County Executive candidate Jim Sullivan
After years of neglect and mismanagement by Scott Walker, Jim Sullivan wants to make Milwaukee County work for the taxpayers
Jan 24th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee County Executive candidate Ieshuh Griffin
Ieshuh Griffin has made headlines with provocative slogans, but insists she knows what's ailing Milwaukee County -- and how to cure it.
Jan 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Marriott setback lifted by council committee
Common council committee removes the 15 ft. setback requirement from hotel plans, but not without opposition from historical preservationists.
Jan 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker rolls up his sleeves
After taking the oath of office, Gov. Scott Walker reaffirms his priorities for Wisconsin -- jobs, jobs, jobs.
Jan 4th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
ThirdCoast Digest partner Chris Abele running for County Exec
TCD will cover the race, with Mr. Abele being in no way connected to the editorial process, just as he never has been.
Dec 31st, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Roast the lame duck (session) this holiday season
Roast duck is a holiday tradition in the Wenzel house. Let's take the tradition to government and roast up the lame duck session.
Dec 19th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Wisconsin’s Small Government Experiment
Nobody in favor of small government has experienced it, though many of them have prospered despite pesky taxes. Are they really ready for what's coming?
Dec 14th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
The train is gone, why does Talgo have to go with it?
Talgo plans to leave in 2012, citing the loss of the high-speed train project. Following that logic, Bucyrus and Ladish should be leaving for China any day now.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
