Politics
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City’s Millennial “Brain Drain” Raises Concerns
Nov 18th, 2019 by Corri Hess
State reports shows Milwaukee has problem. Alderman proposes task force to find solutions.
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The State of Politics
New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
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Local Governments Still Adding Wheel Taxes
Nov 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
13 counties and 26 municipalities have enacted local wheel taxes.
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City Hall
Police Overtime Costs a Budget Problem
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council discusses how to trim annual cost of $17 million. Unfunded service for Summerfest an issue.
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Legislature Passing Few Bills
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
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City Hall
Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.
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Why Milwaukee Needs a New Deal
Nov 15th, 2019 by David Riemer
Government can work better. And cities like Milwaukee will benefit. Excerpt from a new book.
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Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Nov 15th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
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City Hall
Health Department Probe a State Matter
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.
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Op Ed
Evers Should Get Religion on Open Records
Nov 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Recent statements and foot dragging by governor’s staff raise questions about transparency.
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Duffy Will Lobby for Financial Industry
Nov 14th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
BRG Group “thrilled” to hire former congressman, "a star" in state politics.
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City Hall
Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.
