Politics
Black Leaders Talk About Barrett
How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
School Referendums Hit Historic High
School districts asking voters to approve more spending than in any spring election in a decade.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Open Records Law Still Under Siege
Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Republicans Not Serious About Redistricting Reform
Assembly committee to address the issue is really a sham. The issue will never get a hearing.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Katrina Shankland
Neighborhood News Service Launches Fund Drive
The unique, five-year old publication covering local neighborhoods seeks donations.
Apr 1st, 2016 by Dylan Deprey
When Progressives Imitate the Right
The Shepherd’s campaign against Democrat Chris Abele is a classic example
Apr 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Little Help for College Students in Debt
Legislature’s small changes dwarfed by cutbacks in UW funding.
Apr 1st, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
What Makes State a Unique Primary
Big turnout and strong manufacturing economy among many factors that make it unique challenge for candidates.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Trump Vs. The Wisconsin Establishment
Journal Sentinel joins talk radio and GOP party in battling The Donald.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Walker Calls for More Open Records
Governor went beyond state statutes in directive to state agencies calling for open records.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Steve Lovejoy
Urban Milwaukee Shines Light on Political Donors
Releases city’s first Political Contributions Tracker, with data on 2,000 donors to politicians.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
