Politics

Op Ed: 6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care
Op Ed

6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care

GOP Obamacare “replacers” consulting wrong people, should talk with real problem solvers.

Campaign Cash: Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Campaign Cash

Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill

Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.

A County Agenda For Black Community?

A County Agenda For Black Community?

Role of Office of African American Affairs debated at listening session.

Op Ed: State Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs
Op Ed

State Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs

Too many occupational licenses required, creating barriers to startup businesses.

Murphy’s Law: The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
Murphy’s Law

The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes

He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities

Milwaukee and Madison won’t change immigration policies, would be fined.

Streetsblog: 80 Transit Projects in 2017
Streetsblog

80 Transit Projects in 2017

Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.

Op Ed: Save the County Grounds. Again.
Op Ed

Save the County Grounds. Again.

Tosa master plan will destroy rare 60-acre nature preserve.

The State of Politics: Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget
The State of Politics

Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget

Proposals in 2017-2019 budget made with eye to running for a third term.

Campaign Cash: GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Campaign Cash

GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors

Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.

Op Ed: What Would Trump’s Mother Say?
Op Ed

What Would Trump’s Mother Say?

Mary McLeod Trump was a Scottish immigrant who gave generously to the less fortunate.

Wisconsin Budget: The Limits of Badger Care
Wisconsin Budget

The Limits of Badger Care

Someone earning more than $7.81 hour is ineligible. Many more will lose coverage if Obamacare ended.