Politics
Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?
“Efficiency model” goes before courts. It has a chance.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Would Limit City Control of Development
Proposed state law would increase developer "property rights" at expense of others.
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?
Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus and Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Schools Challenged by Declining State Aid
State aid to schools declined by $1.1 billion under Walker; choice funding rose by 77%.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
New Medicaid Savings Could Benefit Taxpayers
Two factors will reduce state Medicaid costs and give legislators room to improve system.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Roggensack Weakens Judicial Watchdog?
Chief justice appoints GOP operative sanctioned by federal court to Judicial Commission.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Five Things to Watch For in 2016
Will Rebecca Bradley win? Can Democrats re-take the senate? Will Walker get a different job?
Jan 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Are You Ready to Vote?
2016 will have important elections but you need to follow new rules to make sure you're eligible.
Jan 3rd, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Ten Predictions for 2016
A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.
Jan 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015
Crime, the streetcar, teacher pay, the Bucks bailout and other issues left readers battling.
Dec 31st, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
10 Most Popular Stories of 2015
The bus strike, Scott Walker’s meltdown, a sneaky Bucks arena plan -- readers flocked to these and other stories.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Lags Behind on Minimum Wage
29 states, including those with GOP majorities, have increased minimum beyond $7.25 federal standard.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
