Politics
Will Joe Davis Run For Mayor?
He probably has a better chance of beating Barrett than Bob Donovan. But what exactly does Davis stand for?
Sep 4th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyRemembering Tom Nardelli
There was a little of Bob Newhart in Nardelli, but he helped improve the city in important ways.
Sep 4th, 2014 by John NorquistWhy Disciplined Government Workers Should Be Named
Some state agencies resist, but Journal Sentinel editorial page editor David Haynes argues the public is better served by full disclosure.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by David HaynesUnopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash
Retiring and unopposed legislators are sitting on $1.2 million in donations.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Steven WaltersDeveloper Slays NIMBY Objectors
Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneShould Marijuana Be Legalized?
Milwaukee legislators offer their views.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Curious Contradictions of Christian Schneider
Journal Sentinel columnist admits killing Obamacare would hurt Wisconsin, even as he bashes it.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonWill Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?
It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyPotawatomi Plays Hardball
Gov. Walker delayed decision on Kenosha casino, so tribe is delaying $25 million payment owed to state.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyWill TV Political Ads Get More Scrutiny?
New FCC rule may make it easer to track the many thousands of ads that will run this fall.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Bill LuedersMilwaukee’s Biggest Building Breaks Ground
"A beautiful day in Milwaukee" and for assembled power brokers as Northwestern Mutual's new skyscraper gets underway.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneIs Walker Guilty — Or the Law Meaningless?
After the latest Doe document dump, no other conclusion is possible.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy