Politics

Your Favorite Stories of 2017

Your Favorite Stories of 2017

Huge tax benefits for Foxconn, Diane Hendricks, and state senators led the way.

The State of Politics: Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
The State of Politics

Top 10 State News Stories of 2017

Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.

Op Ed: Walker Is a Jobs Killer
Op Ed

Walker Is a Jobs Killer

He promised 62.500 new jobs per year, admits state adding less than half that.

Op Ed: Democrat Should Run Up The Middle
Op Ed

Democrat Should Run Up The Middle

Dennis Degenhardt could win GOP-leaning Assembly seat as a pro-business moderate.

WisTax: Statewide Property Taxes Rising 1.8%
WisTax

Statewide Property Taxes Rising 1.8%

Schools have lowest increase, municipalities highest increase this year.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 10 Most Popular Stories of 2017
Eyes on Milwaukee

10 Most Popular Stories of 2017

A second lakefront tower, a mini-High Line and other favorite stories.

Op Ed: Cuba Is Open and Welcoming
Op Ed

Cuba Is Open and Welcoming

And there’s a lot we can learn from their health care system.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?

Yes, according to ATC spokesperson. Ald. Robert Bauman wants city to investigate issue.

Court Watch: Bill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers
Court Watch

Bill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers

If bill passes, attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases would get pay increase.

Op Ed: One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Op Ed

One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions

Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless

The State of Politics: A Capitol Reporter Recalls Gifts Received
The State of Politics

A Capitol Reporter Recalls Gifts Received

All non-monetary, but all remembered gratefully.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Stamper Introduces Bill to Fire American Sewer Services
Eyes on Milwaukee

Stamper Introduces Bill to Fire American Sewer Services

"Yes, I support a termination of his contract, and I wish I could do it immediately..." says Alderman.