Politics
City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE
Democratic Congressman says federal immigration agency no long serves intended purpose.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
McAdams Decision Is a Travesty
Cyber-bullying was championed by state Supreme Court, while trashing faculty governance.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit
ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Poll Shows Support for Public Education
Citizens value schools over tax cuts but Republicans have done just the opposite.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
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
