Politics

City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials

City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials

"Some of these turn into unpermitted block parties,” Ald. Johnson says

Plenty of Horne: Neighbors Fight for Brady St. Fire Station
Plenty of Horne

Neighbors Fight for Brady St. Fire Station

But by the end of public meeting held by Ald. Kovac many seemed resigned to its loss.

Court Watch: Foxconn Law Transforms State Courts
Court Watch

Foxconn Law Transforms State Courts

Company gets more and quicker access, while everyone else waits for justice.

Murphy’s Law: Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?
Murphy’s Law

Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?

Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.

Op Ed: What Happened to Wisconsin?
Op Ed

What Happened to Wisconsin?

Decades of bipartisan commitment to protecting environment have been abandoned. Why?

Campaign Cash: Chiropractors Have Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Chiropractors Have Capitol Clout

Group gave $1.4 million in political donations, pushed one of most heavily lobbied bills.

Milwaukee Film Festival: ACORN and the Firestorm
Milwaukee Film Festival

ACORN and the Firestorm

What caused the downfall of a 500,000 member organization?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee Alderman Wants Madison Job
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee Alderman Wants Madison Job

Jim Bohl is a finalist for Madison government job, could get up to a $40,000 raise.

WISTAX: 22 Counties Trail State in Job Growth
WISTAX

22 Counties Trail State in Job Growth

They lack access to major highways, universities, and high-speed internet

Data Wonk: John Roberts’ Nightmare
Data Wonk

John Roberts’ Nightmare

His decision on gerrymandering case could ruin Supreme Court’s reputation.

Murphy’s Law: Is Mayor Barrett Playing With Fire?
Murphy’s Law

Is Mayor Barrett Playing With Fire?

Actually, his reduction in fire stations may have no impact on safety.

Wisconsin Budget: Who Benefits from Trump Tax Cuts?
Wisconsin Budget

Who Benefits from Trump Tax Cuts?

In Wisconsin the top 1% will get 61% of the tax cut.