Politics

Murphy’s Law: High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee

Roggensack’s political decision gives police and fire unions more power over pension fund.

The Contrarian: The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform
The Contrarian

The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform

The increase in incarceration since early 1990s actually led to less crime.

City Hall: City Sues Scooter Operator Bird
City Hall

City Sues Scooter Operator Bird

First courthouse showdown is scheduled for Friday the 13th.

The State of Politics: School Safety Grants Stir Controversy
The State of Politics

School Safety Grants Stir Controversy

Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.

Op Ed: Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Op Ed

Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline

Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.

Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms

Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms

Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.

Op Ed: It’s Our Turn to Fund Public Parks
Op Ed

It’s Our Turn to Fund Public Parks

Money for Bucks, Brewers, Foxconn? How about saving our public parks?

The Contrarian: McAdams Owes Victory to WILL
The Contrarian

McAdams Owes Victory to WILL

MU professor reinstated, was represented by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.

City Hall: Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
City Hall

Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?

Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.

The Problems with Deconstruction

The Problems with Deconstruction

New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.

Data Wonk: How Trump Threatens State’s Exports
Data Wonk

How Trump Threatens State’s Exports

As parties flip-flop on free trade, can Wisconsin’s export economy be protected?

Walker Avoids Harley Issue at Parades

Walker Avoids Harley Issue at Parades

Governor declines to criticize Trump in his July 4 appearances.