News
Planned Parenthood rallies against GOP’s “war on women”
Dubbed the "Mad as Hell" rally, Planned Parenthood organized a protest at the Capitol in Madison in opposition to three State Assembly bills.
Mar 14th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Bill says single parenthood is a factor in child abuse
Glenn Grothman sponsored a bill that says single parenthood could lead to child abuse and neglect. One opponent calls it "demeaning" and "dangerous."
Mar 8th, 2012 by Candace Romano
VETransfer named White House “Champion of Change”
VETransfer will be honored as a "Champion of Change" as part of President Obama's "Win The Future" initiative. The event will be streaming live on whitehouse.gov.
Mar 7th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
MPS reacts to community violence in schools and streets
Superintendent Gregory Thornton is voicing his concern over a grim statistic: four children dead in seven weeks. MPS holds a meeting in response to the violence.
Feb 29th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee’s assembly reps disagree on proposed “Boot Bill”
Democratic assembly reps Young and Krusick are at odds over the proposed "Boot Bill," which would allow cities to boot vehicles for parking violations.
Feb 27th, 2012 by Candace Romano
TCD’s week in review (2/24/12)
Ryan Braun wins his appeal, Russ Feingold makes the rounds, and the Koch brothers are back in the news. TCD's look at the week that was.
Feb 24th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
Falk details plans for collective bargaining, tech colleges
Democratic candidate for governor Kathleen Falk discussed plans to restore collective bargaining and fund technical colleges at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.
Feb 22nd, 2012 by Candace Romano
Tammy Baldwin talks economy, health care in Milwaukee visit
In her visit to the Milwaukee Press Club, the only Democratic candidate vying for Sen. Herb Kohl's seat discussed fighting for the middle class.
Feb 22nd, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights
Senate Bill 466 aims to modernize landlord-tenant laws, but opponents say it favors landlords over tenants and diminishes renters' rights.
Feb 21st, 2012 by Candace Romano
Pelosi to stump for Moore, and Common Council fundraising
Minority leader Nancy Pelosi will campaign in Milwaukee for Rep. Gwen Moore, and Michael Horne breaks down Common Council candidates' pocketbooks.
Feb 17th, 2012 by Michael Horne
President Obama stresses “Made in America” during Milwaukee visit
At the Master Lock plant in Milwaukee, President Obama promotes the company's efforts to "insource" jobs and urges Congress to reform the tax code.
Feb 15th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
Redevelopment underway in Bronzeville
With the Vangard Group's revitalization of the Inner City Arts Council building, development of Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville district is on its way.
Feb 14th, 2012 by Candace Romano
