Politics
Problems With Pothole Repair Act
Sales tax falls heavier on low-income transit users, but bars any spending on transit.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
County Will Allow Politics in Parks
“Bizarre” ban on political activity had restricted free speech for more than a decade.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Wisconsin Student Debt Is Soaring
It rose 74% in 10 years, faster than all but six states. What is Walker's solution?
Jan 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Could Attract Radioactive Waste Dump
Assembly approves bill that could allow radioactive waste repository in the North Woods.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Al Gedicks
What Powerball Losers Pay For
Those losing $2 lottery tickets pay for property tax relief -- and quite a few other things.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Steven Walters
BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Joe Davis Receives Hot Endorsement
The firefighters endorse Davis, not Donovan, and Joe is "pumped up!"
Jan 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
What Has Mayor Barrett Accomplished?
After nearly 12 years in office, his impact can be seen -- if you look hard.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Speed and Secrecy Killing Democracy
Citizen after citizen testified: "We don't know what's in the bill."
Jan 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice
Brother of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a cop, has created the Coalition for Justice.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Samama Mahmud, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Pothole Repair Act
Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
