Politics
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven WaltersGovernor Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Bill to protect bikers and pedestrians and a separate bill allowing biking on state trails after 11 p.m. were both passed by legislature.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Dave SchlabowskeThe Extraordinary Fiscal Liberalism of David Clarke
It’s difficult to find anyone who increases his budget faster than Sheriff Clarke.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyMore Transit Funding Needed, Fitch Ratings Warns
Economy could suffer if governments don't recognize decline in driving and other trends that favor transit.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Angie SchmittBig Money Backfires in Local Elections
Attempts by Koch Brothers and other outsiders to outspend locals and elect friendly parties doesn't work.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhy the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?
Legislature votes 132-1 to expand Milwaukee program monitoring gunshots.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Steven WaltersWill Waukesha Be Less Hostile to Milwaukee?
Defeat of Mayor Jeff Scrima could mean better relations between the two cities.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Bruce MurphyThe Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes
Except the WMC business lobby and Realtors Association, who are glad Walker signed it.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismNine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven WaltersHistoric Preservation Goes Crazy
Bigger state tax credits have tripled applications for historic preservation projects, which is great news for Milwaukee.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneDan Bice’s Role in the John Doe
What did he know, when did he know it, and how has he affected the probe of Scott Walker?
Mar 25th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyLegislature is One Big High School
Once you understand that, you realize why Republicans tolerated Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters