Politics
Russ listens while taxpayers speak their minds
Sen. Russ Feingold kept his cool as he took in an earful about health care reform, the military, Cap and Trade and other issues at Vincent High School.
Sep 18th, 2009 by Patti WenzelWhat Snarlin’ Marlin doesn’t want you to know
Representative looks to limit the public's access to government records.
Sep 18th, 2009 by Patti WenzelA tour of the new Florentine Opera space in Riverwest
Get a peek at the opera company's new digs where players rehearse, costumes are fitted and opportunity abounds.
Sep 16th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonGlobal Union 2009 goes punk, brass and electric mariachi
Milwaukee's biggest two-day world music festival at Humboldt Park includes a stellar lineup of super electric, full-sound music groups.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Erin WolfObama focuses his health care vision
President Obama endorses "public option" and vows to pay with savings found in Medicaid waste and fraud.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Patti WenzelMuch ado about nothing
Despite the hand-wringing about President Obama's speech to schoolchildren, his message mirrored what parents tell their children all the time: work hard.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Patti WenzelPaul Ryan preaches to the choir
More than 500 citizens listened, cheered and supported Rep. Paul Ryan’s take on Washington’s health care reform proposal.
Sep 1st, 2009 by Patti WenzelTony Zielinski to Run for Lieutenant Governor
Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski will announce his candidacy for the position of Lieutenant Governor on Friday.
Aug 21st, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene8/18 – 8/24
Great outdoor concerts and exclusive engagements this week: the Glenn Miller Orchestra, bluegrass at Chill on the Hill, Concord Chamber Orchestra at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Lou Fanucchi and more.
Aug 17th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonPolitico.com says Doyle won’t run in 2010
Sources tell Politico.com that Dems are concerned about Jim Doyle's chances in 2010. Or maybe there's a federal appointment in his future. Brett Favre finally retired, maybe Doyle thinks his time has come too!
Aug 15th, 2009 by Ted BobrowThe Property Tax Revolt of 2010
If you think the health care reform debate is devolving into an out-of-control shouting match, just wait.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow