Politics

Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood

Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood

Gwen Moore, LaTonya Johnson and David Crowley do doors, hoping to increase turnout.

The State of Politics: Trump Tax Plan’s $10 Billion Impact on State
The State of Politics

Trump Tax Plan’s $10 Billion Impact on State

Residents could be hurt and helped by changes.

Court Watch: Police Suddenly Giving More Traffic Tickets
Court Watch

Police Suddenly Giving More Traffic Tickets

Tickets up in August, September, after declining for years.

Op Ed: Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists
Op Ed

Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists

State attorney general and federal EPA head never met a green policy they liked.

Wisconsin Budget: GOP Plan Divides Racine Schools by Race
Wisconsin Budget

GOP Plan Divides Racine Schools by Race

Wealthier, whiter areas of Racine could create separate school districts.

The Contrarian: I-94 Cancellation Has Huge Impact
The Contrarian

I-94 Cancellation Has Huge Impact

Pushing project back decades, adding billions in costs, hurting metro area.

Campaign Cash: Special Interests Battle Over Workers Comp
Campaign Cash

Special Interests Battle Over Workers Comp

Big business group wants bill setting payment rates to health plans, medical society opposed.

Murphy’s Law: Will City Reform Municipal Court?
Murphy’s Law

Will City Reform Municipal Court?

Too many judges, indigent defendants treated badly, reform needed.

Wisconsin Budget: Good, Bad News on Medicaid Costs
Wisconsin Budget

Good, Bad News on Medicaid Costs

State personal income growth trails nation, but that means more federal funds for Medicaid.

Campaign Cash: NRA Gives $3.6 Million to Walker, Legislators
Campaign Cash

NRA Gives $3.6 Million to Walker, Legislators

Just one Democrat benefits from gun lobby’s generous donations.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Op Ed: De-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact
Op Ed

De-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact

State requirements for nurses, plumbers, CPAs and other jobs could be scrapped.