Politics
The Bogus Claims on Right to Work
Serious researchers on impact offer many caveats, which advocates blithely ignore.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonAnti-Chisholm Candidate Fails to Get On Ballot
Monique Taylor sought open county supervisor seat to run against Gwen Moore’s son, but didn’t get enough signatures.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Michael HorneWalker Not Most Polarizing Pol
Polls show he is fourth most polarizing among state voters.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Steven WaltersSchool Board Members Up for Re-election
But only Jeff Spence and Board President Michael Bonds face opponents in spring election.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNational Media Jumps on “College Dropout” Walker
Walker’s presidential run brings on stories about the hole in his resume.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyFour New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneProgram Helps Train Urban Business Owners
Small Business Administration's "street-wise" MBA trains people to run their own businesses.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceIs Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?
Perhaps no American city provides more access to its rivers and lake shore. First of a series.
Jan 15th, 2015 by David HolmesThe Bus Stop That Isn’t
The Bay View “art stop” is neither art nor a good bus stop. For one-tenth the price, the city could have done far better.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Tom BambergerHow a Business Improvement District Helped South Side
Tortilla shop and Indian eatery among those benefitting from BID serving S. 13th St.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe Property Tax Scam for Brewers, Bucks
Odds are, the Bucks arena will get many secret tax subsidies, as Miller Park does.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy