Politics
Photo ID for Food Stamps Will Fail
By law, merchants can't check cards and new system costly for taxpayers.
Nov 27th, 2015 by Jon PeacockDoes Milwaukee Need More Police?
Mayoral candidate Bob Donovan thinks so. How does this city compare to others?
Nov 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy10 More Changes Republicans Want
They’re far from done passing major changes. Here’s 10 more laws on the horizon.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Steven WaltersMPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?
Superintendent Driver and some school board members want to clarify process.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRiemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees
Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Jim CrynsCity-County Plan Creates Municipal ID Cards
Can be used widely but not to vote in elections.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceConstitutional Change Would Limit State Budget
Proposed amendment barring budgets that violate GAAP principles would tie legislators hands.
Nov 18th, 2015 by Jon PeacockAbele vs. Clarke, Once Again
Abele cuts sheriff's budget and blasts him as rascist; Clarke and Weishan beat up on Abele.
Nov 18th, 2015 by Graham KilmerBlack Souls Matter
Can challenging shows like ‘The Ballad of Emmett Till’ change how we think about race?
Nov 17th, 2015 by Joey GrihalvaTrains Carrying Oil Endanger Us
Oil train traffic has risen 5000% and often relies on crumbling train bridges.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Cheryl Nenn8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout
Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Steven WaltersHow Conservative States Use Expanded Medicaid
Montana, Arizona, Alaska and others saved on taxes by accepting federal dollars.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Jon Peacock