Politics
Walker’s Reelection Now A Certainty
Foxconn deal would make him a 10 point favorite if Las Vegas offered odds.
Jul 28th, 2017 by George MitchellEconomic Recovery Lags for Minorities
Blacks, Latinos have higher poverty, unemployment, huge wealth gap.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusCommon Council More Diverse Today, But…
Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Grace, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFoxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Jeramey JannenePlague of Floods Caused by Climate Change
Dozens of 100-year floods in 30 years, roads keep getting washed out.
Jul 27th, 2017 by James RowenNew City Tax Needed, Officials Say
Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service34% of Walker Donations From Outside State
Analysis of his 2017 fundraising shows 31 people gave $20,000 each.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHas Barrett Driven Up City Debt?
Conservative MacIver Institute says yes. Let’s look at the data.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson$8.5 Million Reasons Why GOP Expanding Vouchers
Multi millions in campaign donations, mostly from out-of-state voucher supporters.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCity’s Revenue Structure Is “Broken”
Milwaukee’s over-reliance on property tax, state aid threatens its future, study warns.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe News That Wasn’t
JS story on I-94 project in danger is six months old. So why was it a banner headline?
Jul 25th, 2017 by George MitchellObamacare “Fixes” Will Shortchange Wisconsin
Latest GOP approach is bad news for this state and others.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jon Peacock