Politics

Donovan Says City Terrorized by Villains

Donovan Says City Terrorized by Villains

“I am not fabricating, falsifying,” he says, decrying current approaches to crime.

Op Ed: Too Many Young People Leaving Wisconsin
Op Ed

Too Many Young People Leaving Wisconsin

So how can we make this state a place of opportunity?

Police Chief Flynn Resigns

Police Chief Flynn Resigns

Nationally known chief who changed Milwaukee department retires at age 69.

Campaign Cash: GOP Lawmaker’s Possible Ethics Violation
Campaign Cash

GOP Lawmaker’s Possible Ethics Violation

Ethics Commission finds Rep Kulp uses state media accounts to promote his business.

The State of Politics: Politics May Doom School Funding Panel
The State of Politics

Politics May Doom School Funding Panel

Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.

Op Ed: Help Needed to Prevent Veterans’ Suicides
Op Ed

Help Needed to Prevent Veterans’ Suicides

22 veterans commit suicide every day in U.S. Proposed state program addresses issue.

Op Ed: Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
Op Ed

Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot

75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.

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.