Politics

Court Watch: Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger
Court Watch

Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger

Legal Aid Society attorney Brian Michel will run for Municipal Court, arguing it needs reforms.

Op-Ed: Trump Could Trigger a Trade War
Op-Ed

Trump Could Trigger a Trade War

Which could badly damage the economy. A business exec looks at Trump’s policies.

The State of Politics: Robin Vos The Mythbuster
The State of Politics

Robin Vos The Mythbuster

Report he commissioned punctures “myths” offered by Walker, GOP, against more highway spending.

Op-Ed: Is Charter School Bubble About to Burst?
Op-Ed

Is Charter School Bubble About to Burst?

Their shaky financing is causing failures locally, nationally. Yet Trump wants more.

Court Watch: Four Key Judge Races Coming
Court Watch

Four Key Judge Races Coming

Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.

Art: A Bright Spotlight on Women Artists
Art

A Bright Spotlight on Women Artists

Mothers of Our Nations exhibit now in Milwaukee, will travel to Madison.

Plenty of Horne: Welcome Back, Talgo USA!
Plenty of Horne

Welcome Back, Talgo USA!

Despite its harsh treatment by the state, the Spanish manufacturer is back in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Budget: Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget
Wisconsin Budget

Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget

State faces $693 million shortfall, with tax collections $350 million below projections.

Out Look: This Thanksgiving, We’re Serving Conflict
Out Look

This Thanksgiving, We’re Serving Conflict

Tension at a family meal isn’t new for LGBTQ people. Now we all may face it.

Data Wonk: Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?
Data Wonk

Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?

Identity politics failed. Democrats need policies that help all, regardless of race, region.

Campaign Cash: Special Interests Spend $9 Million on Legislative Races
Campaign Cash

Special Interests Spend $9 Million on Legislative Races

Led by Greater Wisconsin Committee, Democratic-leaning groups spent more, 53% of money.

UPDATE: Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount
UPDATE

Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount

Green Party wants recount of narrow Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan.