Politics
Meet the New Boss
Ashanti Hamilton is new Common Council president, but how did he get the votes?
Apr 19th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneWhat Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc EisenJohn McAdams Marches On
Was conservative Marquette prof “silenced” for his opinions? The controversy rages on.
Apr 18th, 2016 by RT BothImpact of Walker’s 59 Judicial Choices
He’s already replaced nearly one-fifth of judges in the state.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Steven WaltersFederal Court Recognizes Photo ID Problems
Decision notes it is too difficult for some classes of people to obtain photo ID.
Apr 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachWealthy Get Best Deal From State Taxes
The one percent pays 6.2% of income in taxes, middle class pays 10%.
Apr 15th, 2016 by Tamarine CorneliusThe Mystery of Abele’s Domes Committee
Who’s serving on his advisory committee? So far, he won’t say.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Virginia SmallRoad Map To Economic Failure
Why has Walker’s jobs plan failed? And why won’t he change his approach?
Apr 14th, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonState Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.
Apr 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutCrime Rate Like “a Third World Country”
Officials at Greater Milwaukee Committee call for solutions to homicides, juvenile crime.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Dylan Deprey and Michael HorneWhy Miller Park’s Tax Never Ends
Perhaps because the stadium’s public board cares more about the team than taxpayers.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyWhat I Learned Running for Alderman
Justin Bielinski reflects on his razor-thin loss to Ald. Bob Donovan.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Sup. Justin Bielinski