Politics
Common Ground Lobbying Against Bucks Arena
Community organization is pushing city, county and state representatives to oppose public funding.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
An End to Chronic Homelessness?
That's the aim of a new joint county/city venture led by Chris Abele.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
“Wisconsin Is a Hub of Human Trafficking…”
"And Milwaukee harbors its pimp school!" Government officials and civic leaders announce a marketing campaign to raise awareness of child trafficking.
Jun 12th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
How Abele Bailed Out Walker
Governor made fatal error on Bucks arena, but Abele volunteered county taxpayers to solve the problem.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Impact of City Reduction in Marijuana Fine?
Local leaders offer different views on new city ordinance lowering maximum fine for pot possession to just $50.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Michael Grebe, Stealth Warrior
Is the Bradley Foundation CEO the real thinker behind Scott Walker’s policies?
Jun 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Is Feingold the Hillary of Wisconsin Democrats?
For better or worse, the similarities between the two are many.
Jun 8th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Approach To Jobs Growth Failing?
National story for Reuters contrasts Wisconsin's Douglas County with next door Minnesota county, which is doing much better.
Jun 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Sheriff Clarke Should Drop the Act
He's become the vehicle for dog-whistle narratives that Fox anchors would never dare utter themselves.
Jun 5th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Wisconsin Ranks Last In Welfare Reform
A conservative group’s ranking of results suggests the state ranks 50th in the results of its reforms.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Race for Dudzik’s Seat Could Get Heated
Will anti-streetcar group get involved? And did Journal Sentinel exaggerate the number of candidates?
Jun 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
