Politics

Op Ed: Why the Government Shutdown?
Op Ed

Why the Government Shutdown?

Paul Ryan could have stopped it but took the low road for Trump.

Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills

Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills

New governor’s budget will include showing cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills.

Campaign Cash: NRA Still Has Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

NRA Still Has Capitol Clout

Spent nearly $1 million on Walker’s losing campaign, still has major power with legislators.

Court Watch: Chisholm Supports Fully Legal Pot
Court Watch

Chisholm Supports Fully Legal Pot

But only with adequate implementation and regulatory structures, he says.

Your Right to Know: Legislature Exempts Itself From Open Records
Your Right to Know

Legislature Exempts Itself From Open Records

While requiring it of all other governments in state.

Data Wonk: Will Judge Peterson Allow Voting Restrictions?
Data Wonk

Will Judge Peterson Allow Voting Restrictions?

Since lame duck law reinstates provisions he previously struck down, that seems unlikely.

Op Ed: Lame Duck Mischief Defamed the State
Op Ed

Lame Duck Mischief Defamed the State

Walker opted to divide and conquer up until last day in office.

City Beat: Episode 006 – 2018 in Review
City Beat

Episode 006 – 2018 in Review

Jeramey Jannene and Dave Reid recap the top Urban Milwaukee articles and topics from 2018.

Op Ed: Evers, Vos, Fitzgerald Must Compromise
Op Ed

Evers, Vos, Fitzgerald Must Compromise

There are many issues where they can forge agreements — and lead the state forward.

The State of Politics: The Short Career of Caleb Frostman
The State of Politics

The Short Career of Caleb Frostman

Democratic state senator served just five months before his defeat— the shortest tenure for a legislator in state history.

Wisconsin Budget: Health Care Ruling Exposes Republicans
Wisconsin Budget

Health Care Ruling Exposes Republicans

Court ruling they sought ends six Obamacare provisions supported by big majorities, polls show.

Everyone Wants Legal Pot!

Everyone Wants Legal Pot!

A majority in all 19 Milwaukee communities favored legal pot in November referendum.