Politics

Back in the News: Sykes, Clarke Still Hate Each Other
Back in the News

Sykes, Clarke Still Hate Each Other

Sykes keeps attacking his old pal, while Clarke is muzzled by Twitter.

Campaign Cash: Bill Helps Real Estate Industry
Campaign Cash

Bill Helps Real Estate Industry

Weakens historic preservation and tenants rights. Realtors big donors to legislators.

Op Ed: Wisconsin One of Most Partisan States
Op Ed

Wisconsin One of Most Partisan States

Result is gerrymandering, budget gimmicks and subpar bond ratings.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal

Bauman, Kovac call We Energies deal "hypocrisy"; City Attorney may challenge it.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Kills Contracts With American Sewer
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Kills Contracts With American Sewer

Council moves to subpoena owner, Donovan walks out of heated discussion about racism.

Campaign Cash: Walker’s Reliance on Outside Donations
Campaign Cash

Walker’s Reliance on Outside Donations

Governor decries them, but no candidate in state is more reliant on them.

Your Right to Know: Assembly Weakens Open Records
Your Right to Know

Assembly Weakens Open Records

After declaring commitment to open records, three different bills restrict it.

Op Ed: State Roads Are Second Worst in Nation
Op Ed

State Roads Are Second Worst in Nation

Walker’s unwillingness to spend on highways causing huge problems.

Wisconsin Budget: 18 States Raise Minimum Wage
Wisconsin Budget

18 States Raise Minimum Wage

As do 20 cities and counties. But not Wisconsin, What’s the impact?

Murphy’s Law: 11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
Murphy’s Law

11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018

How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.

Campaign Cash: WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout

Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.

Op Ed: The Legacy of Marc Raskin
Op Ed

The Legacy of Marc Raskin

Remembering the Milwaukee native, Nixon “enemy” and leading liberal policy wonk.