Politics
Cities Have $2.25 Billion Benefits Shortfall
Report finds huge unfunded health care benefits for Milwaukee's, other cities’ workers.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee
Roggensack’s political decision gives police and fire unions more power over pension fund.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform
The increase in incarceration since early 1990s actually led to less crime.
Jul 9th, 2018 by George Mitchell
City Sues Scooter Operator Bird
First courthouse showdown is scheduled for Friday the 13th.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
School Safety Grants Stir Controversy
Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
It’s Our Turn to Fund Public Parks
Money for Bucks, Brewers, Foxconn? How about saving our public parks?
Jul 6th, 2018 by James Goulee, President, and Patricia Jursik, Board Member, Preserve Our Parks
McAdams Owes Victory to WILL
MU professor reinstated, was represented by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
Jul 6th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Problems with Deconstruction
New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.
Jul 5th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
How Trump Threatens State’s Exports
As parties flip-flop on free trade, can Wisconsin’s export economy be protected?
Jul 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
