Politics
Mining Hearing Gets Ugly
Senator and mining proponent uses personal attack as part of defense of bill.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Al GedicksWalker Veto Decimates Historic Preservation
Veto will make real estate development harder in Milwaukee and other cities.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCan Bauman and Kovac Create Jobs?
Their legislation would require pre-1930 homes to be deconstructed, not demolished
Sep 20th, 2017 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneMr. Gou – Your Turn
An open letter to the chairman of Foxconn.
Sep 18th, 2017 by Steven WaltersLocal Government Finances Are Stable
Survey show most in better shape than last year. But schools are a big concern.
Sep 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers AllianceRepublicans Want Activist Judges?
Bill pushes judges to overrule local laws that violate “spirit” of state statutes.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtHow Legislature is Bypassing the Courts
Foxconn law builds on 2013 law that restricts court review of state legislation.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Matt RothschildBill Hikes Taxes on Low-Income People
Estimated 11,400 households will get tax hikes averaging $614.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Jon PeacockNew Parking Meters Will Help Homeless
Local dignitaries unveiled key-shaped meters that will help fund program for homeless.
Sep 14th, 2017 by Dave FidlinThe City’s Most Curious Lobbyist
Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?
Sep 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy