Politics
State Health Care Evaluation Falls Short
Federal waiver allowed Wisconsin to experiment but evaluation of program won’t answer key questions.
Jun 15th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
The Bizarre War Against John Chisholm
What’s more peculiar, his opponent, or the complicated plot to defeat him?
Jun 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Court Will Overturn Redistricting
Federal judges abhor the kind of political corruption that’s arisen from gerrymandered districts.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Matt Flynn
Join Tom Barrett at our Anniversary Party
Celebrate our growth with the mayor, drinks and appetizers at the Newsroom Pub.
Jun 13th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
Medicaid Costs Are “Unsustainable”
Costs on pace to rise 102% in six years, GOP wants cuts, but not before election.
Jun 13th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Waukesha Water Bid Should Be Okayed
The proposal complies with the law, but environmentalists won’t give up their opposition.
Jun 13th, 2016 by Gary Wilson
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Near Bottom in Public Health Spending
Wisconsin ranks 48th lowest, far below average spending per capita by states.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
The World According to Janel Brandtjen
Republican lawmaker is angry about crime in the city. Here’s how she could help.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure
Abele would close Brown Deer Park road to expand golf driving range. Lipscomb not sold.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
GOP Should Support Nonpartisan Redistricting
A former Republican legislator calls on party members to end gerrymandering, reform process.
Jun 9th, 2016 by David O. Martin
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
