Politics
Milwaukee Municipal Court Under Fire
It imprisons debtors and seems bloated with staff. Will city demand changes?
Aug 18th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyWalker the War Hawk
As presidential candidate, Walker offers bellicose policies that would provoke Russia.
Aug 17th, 2015 by John TorinusBudget Included Big Changes on Taxes
Changes slash Alternative Minimum Tax on the wealthy and reduce “marriage penalty.”
Aug 17th, 2015 by Steven WaltersScott Walker Peddles Bull
No stranger to peddling bull, governor hosts Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at State Fair
Aug 14th, 2015 by Michael HorneDrug Testing Law In Legal Limbo
Few details available about FoodShare drug testing program.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNew Penthouse for Old Third Ward Building
Eppstein Uhen short of space in Headquarters; Bauman rips Summerfest traffic woes; and his challenger kicks off campaign
Aug 12th, 2015 by Michael HorneWhy David Brooks Is Wrong on Minimum Wage
He opposes raising it but uses bad math and incomplete research.
Aug 11th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonRealign the UW System?
Legislators consider realigning public colleges and universities.
Aug 10th, 2015 by Steven WaltersAbout Those John Doe “Paramilitary Raids”
Are right-wing accounts of the Doe investigation fictional?
Aug 10th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonWalker Flubs First GOP Debate
His tepid style hurt him. Who won and where does this leave Walker?
Aug 7th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyRepublican Plan Shields WEDC From Scrutiny
Plan removing legislators from board pulls veil of secrecy over jobs agency.
Aug 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaThe Most Gerrymandered State in America
Study shows Wisconsin most gerrymandered in 42 years. Case is filed in federal court.
Aug 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy