Politics

Op-Ed: State Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Op-Ed

State Computer Systems Have Major Problems

Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.

Crime Rate Like “a Third World Country”

Crime Rate Like “a Third World Country”

Officials at Greater Milwaukee Committee call for solutions to homicides, juvenile crime.

Murphy’s Law: Why Miller Park’s Tax Never Ends
Murphy’s Law

Why Miller Park’s Tax Never Ends

Perhaps because the stadium’s public board cares more about the team than taxpayers.

What I Learned Running for Alderman

What I Learned Running for Alderman

Justin Bielinski reflects on his razor-thin loss to Ald. Bob Donovan.

Op-Ed: Ron Johnson, Do Your Job
Op-Ed

Ron Johnson, Do Your Job

Stop obstructing any hearings or consideration of Obama’s choice for Supreme Court.

The State Of Politics: What Did Primary Mean for Wisconsin
The State Of Politics

What Did Primary Mean for Wisconsin

Will Walker be Cruz’s choice for running mate? And why can’t Hillary win here?

Op-Ed: Domination Through Voter Suppression
Op-Ed

Domination Through Voter Suppression

Republicans use gerrymandering and Voter ID confusion to win with fewer votes.

55 School Referendums Passed State-Wide

55 School Referendums Passed State-Wide

Voters show support for K-12 education, approve more spending in 55 of 71 referendums.

Back In The News: John Menard’s Anti-Union Rules
Back In The News

John Menard’s Anti-Union Rules

A Menards manager leaks a copy of adamantly anti-union contract used by the company.

Pro-Bradley Groups Had 4-to-1 Spending Edge

Pro-Bradley Groups Had 4-to-1 Spending Edge

Secretive outside groups spend four times more on Bradley than those supporting Kloppenburg.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 10 Election Takeaways
Eyes on Milwaukee

10 Election Takeaways

The many surprises and oddities including thousands who skipped voting in local races.

Murphy’s Law: Will Murphy Lose Council Presidency?
Murphy’s Law

Will Murphy Lose Council Presidency?

Race could be wide open and Ashanti Hamilton might have surprising supporters.