Politics
Doomsday Headlines on State Budget Are Silly
State revenues are increasing, but spending requests are unrealistic.
Dec 2nd, 2018 by State Rep. Dale Kooyenga
Tony Evers’ Best Chance for Enduring Reform
Restructure transportation funding, using the model of electric utilities.
Nov 30th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Outside Groups Spent $61.5 Million on Election!
Smashes states previous mid-term record, $38.6 million in 2014. Both sides spent lavishly.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Forum Examines Lead Poisoning Prevention
Solutions? Issue of lead paint vs lead pipes still debated.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Abby Ng, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Ruling Threatens City Health?
Killing city’s restaurant rating system could increase food-borne illness in Milwaukee.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Gap Grows Between MPS and Charter, Choice
State school report cards since 2014 tell the tale. Are there solutions for MPS?
Nov 28th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?
Attorneys may sue, but urge Evers and Kaul to pursue a suit to overturn contract.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Let the Debate Over Vouchers Begin
Tony Evers ran against school choice. But his DPI data shows choice and charter schools do better.
Nov 27th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
