Politics
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
Gerrymander Caused Women Assembly Losses?
27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Rich Pay the Least in State Taxes
Poor and middle class pay much higher percentage of their income in taxes.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Assembly Democrats Reach Gender Parity
Women make up 50% of Democrats but just 16% of Republicans in state Assembly.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Audit of State’s Voting Equipment Launched
Elections Commission will audit sample, 5% of wards, due to election security concerns.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
