Politics
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Two Efforts Target Climate Change
Nov 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.
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Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns
Nov 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.
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Plenty of Horne
John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party
Nov 18th, 2019 by Michael Horne
A host of Milwaukeeans and former city officials attend gala party in Chicago.
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The Educator
St. Paul a Model for MPS Funding Effort?
Nov 18th, 2019 by Terry Falk
That city's successful school funding referendum was backed by local officials.
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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.
