Politics

Walker rolls up his sleeves

Walker rolls up his sleeves

After taking the oath of office, Gov. Scott Walker reaffirms his priorities for Wisconsin -- jobs, jobs, jobs.

ThirdCoast Digest partner Chris Abele running for County Exec

ThirdCoast Digest partner Chris Abele running for County Exec

TCD will cover the race, with Mr. Abele being in no way connected to the editorial process, just as he never has been.

Roast the lame duck (session) this holiday season

Roast the lame duck (session) this holiday season

Roast duck is a holiday tradition in the Wenzel house. Let's take the tradition to government and roast up the lame duck session.

Wisconsin’s Small Government Experiment

Wisconsin’s Small Government Experiment

Nobody in favor of small government has experienced it, though many of them have prospered despite pesky taxes. Are they really ready for what's coming?

The train is gone, why does Talgo have to go with it?

The train is gone, why does Talgo have to go with it?

Talgo plans to leave in 2012, citing the loss of the high-speed train project. Following that logic, Bucyrus and Ladish should be leaving for China any day now.

Obama running with the GOP?

Obama running with the GOP?

Obama and the Republicans agree to extend the Bush tax rates for two more years, but his new friendship is making the Dems see red.

State contracts benefit employees, not taxpayers

State contracts benefit employees, not taxpayers

Jim Doyle said nothing was going on in the contracts, but the devil is in the details.

Doyle reflects on his tenure as Governor

Doyle reflects on his tenure as Governor

Before he passes the torch to Scott Walker, Jim Doyle reflects on his tenure as governor and offers a few words of advice to his successor.

The next Milwaukee County Executive is…

The next Milwaukee County Executive is…

As Scott Walker prepares to leave for Madison, the candidates to fill the county executive's chair are lining up.

Necessity vs. Luxury in the Milwaukee County budget

Necessity vs. Luxury in the Milwaukee County budget

County supervisors restore most of Walker’s vetoes, spending taxpayer money on luxuries we can't afford. Looks like the board may need some adult supervision.

Durst: The Great Decider…or something like that
Durst

The Great Decider…or something like that

You have to marvel at George W Bush’s audacious return to the national stage. Apparently, even putative war criminals got to make a living.

Holding the GOP accountable

Holding the GOP accountable

After a midterm sweep, GOP leaders have adopted "A Pledge to America" to reform government over the next two years. Let's hold them to their promises.