Politics
Ira Robins Makes Bid for Kovac Seat
Launches campaign by making shocking, though, unsupported allegations.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne“The Answer Is No”
Wisconsin still won’t take federal cash to expand Medicaid.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Steven WaltersOpen Government is Good Government
Three bills will rewrite long-standing campaign finance, ethics and anti-corruption laws.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingConservation Voters Convene
Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.
Nov 1st, 2015 by Michael HorneRepublicans Ransack Civil Service System
Cronyism is seeping into our government.
Oct 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris TaylorGAB Head Refutes Republican Attacks
Point by point, he refutes lead attacker, GOP state Sen. Leah Vukmir.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Matt RothschildDonovan Wants Fewer Police “Chiefs”
And "more Indians." Alderman and mayoral candidate proposes to redo police staffing to cut higher-ups.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael HorneThe Worst City Flag in America?
Milwaukee's is the absolute worst, experts say. But a new contest could change that.
Oct 28th, 2015 by Michael HollowayDo More Guns Lower Crime?
That’s the theory behind proposed bill to permit guns in college buildings. Is the theory true?
Oct 28th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonWalker Highway Plan May Cause Education Cuts
Using general fund rather than highway fund may lead to more cuts for schools and UW.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Tamarine CorneliusThe Revenge of Scott Walker?
Law killing John Doe law assures no more such probes targeting him. But was reform needed?
Oct 27th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyA Tale of Three Sports Facilities
How the funding and politics varied for Lambeau Field, Miller Park and Bucks’ new arena.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Steven Walters