Politics
Journal Sentinel Shrinks Further
Plummeting circulation, shrinking news coverage, closing government pressrooms.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyKochs Support Food Stamp Crackdown
Walker champions it, got $13 million from Kochs and WMC, who support policy.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Matt RothschildIn Defense Of The Press
President declares war on the media. But we’ll get a straighter story from them.
Jan 25th, 2017 by John TorinusLocal Activists Join Dakota Protest
They join Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to oppose North Dakota oil pipeline.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJohn Menard, the Self-Made Man
Forbes ranks him near the top in that category, though below Oprah.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyA Hard Reign of Prejudice Coming?
Trump could open door to discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Michail TakachState Pension Fund’s Risky Investments
Now invests in hedge funds, derivatives. And the annual return has declined.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutWalker Has Raised $100 Million
Plus $45 million from third-party groups. All since 2009.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Steven WaltersAlternative State Budget Proposed
"Wisconsin Budget For All” cuts tax breaks for rich, invests in jobs, schools, health.
Jan 21st, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusReport Finds Wealth of Historic Buildings
New guide for redeveloping historic Milwaukee aims to foster growth.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneSheriff Clarke’s Meltdown?
He threatens to eliminate a citizen, uses vicious racial slur against another.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring
The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene