Politics
Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene7 Numbers At Issue in Election
Number of jobs, number of prisoners, dollars saved on roads, and more.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Steven WaltersRecord Outside Spending in AG Race
Nearly $5 million, about five times higher than past record, spent on Schimel, Kaul.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWhy Schimel’s Lawsuit Makes No Sense
Even conservatives suggest the AG’s suit against Affordable Care Act is bad law.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonGroups Spend $32.4 Million On Election!
New mid-term record, old mark was $18.9 million. Republicans have 2-1 edge in outside group spending.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGroups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot
ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKaul Leads Schimel in Campaign Dollars
Democratic challenger for AG raised $877,000 in last two months while Schimel raised $604,000.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignOdd Case Shows Folly of Official Secrecy
Racine judge actually seals the proceedings of an open-records suit.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Steve LovejoyCity a Leader in White Nationalism
New Berlin is headquarters for neo-Nazi party founded by George Lincoln Rockwell.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Bruce MurphyLast Minute Amendment Saves Job Line
County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham KilmerCounty Will Push for More State Funding
Resolution creates "Fair Deal" work group backed by Abele and board to address county fiscal crisis.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham KilmerScott Walker Lacks Ethics
That’s why four of his cabinet secretaries, including me, have condemned him.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Ed Wall