Politics
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneEllis, Prosser Say Raise the Gas Tax
Two former Republican leaders urge current leaders to stand up to Walker.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Steven WaltersWhy I Oppose Foxconn Deal
Rep. Brostoff on corporate extortion, suicide nets and the race to the bottom.
Jul 30th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffWomen Need Health Care, Too
Congressmen’s wives and daughters are covered. Why not the rest of us?
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie HenszeyWalker’s Reelection Now A Certainty
Foxconn deal would make him a 10 point favorite if Las Vegas offered odds.
Jul 28th, 2017 by George MitchellEconomic Recovery Lags for Minorities
Blacks, Latinos have higher poverty, unemployment, huge wealth gap.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusCommon Council More Diverse Today, But…
Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Grace, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFoxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Jeramey JannenePlague of Floods Caused by Climate Change
Dozens of 100-year floods in 30 years, roads keep getting washed out.
Jul 27th, 2017 by James RowenNew City Tax Needed, Officials Say
Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service34% of Walker Donations From Outside State
Analysis of his 2017 fundraising shows 31 people gave $20,000 each.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHas Barrett Driven Up City Debt?
Conservative MacIver Institute says yes. Let’s look at the data.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson