Politics
Koch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary BottariCouncil Kills Prospect Ave High Rise
Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCity Approves Bus Rapid Transit
Nine-mile BRT project rolls forward, but not without strategic modifications.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneWalker Sells Himself at GOP Convention
Uses convention to renew national profile, but Ryan a more likely choice for president in 2020.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Steven WaltersThe Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonRepublican Platform is Hostile to Cities
Would end all federal transportation funding for transit, biking, walking.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Angie SchmittWill Clarke Hurt GOP With Black Voters?
His speech adds to anti-black tone at Republican convention, but heightens sheriff’s fame.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Bruce MurphyWill Walker Respond to Lead Crisis?
1 in 20 kids in state tested positive for lead. State standards are too weak.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Chris WalkerSchools With Low-Income Students Can Succeed
But they tend to be charter schools. Will Abele use OSPP to create more?
Jul 20th, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonRadio Ad Blasts John Chisholm
Secretive group blames DA for carjackings, lauds his opponent Verona Swanigan.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Spencer BlackCommittee Again Says Yes to Rocky
DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene