Politics
New Law Could Increase Pollution, Flooding
Special interest-backed GOP bill restricts local government regulations of storm water runoff.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt
The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Spencer Black
How to Pick the Next Governor
Judge the many candidates on how they’d address Wisconsin’s economic chasm.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Marc Eisen
Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?
NAEP results show notable progress in Chicago, but discouraging results here.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Slag Is No Longer Considered Waste
Law backed by WMC, signed by Walker, lets waste byproduct of steel and iron evade rules.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed
FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
No, You Can’t Regulate Drones
New state law backed by Milwaukee business group prevents local governments from regulating drones.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fair Housing Work Is Not Done
Discrimination in housing still an issue in metro Milwaukee.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by William R. Tisdale, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole
Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Meet the State’s Top 100 Political Donors
Led by Diane Hendricks (GOP) and Chris Abele (Democrat); who are the other 98?
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
