Politics
More About Iron Mine Controversy
Cullen wins award for work on legislation as Milwaukee Magazine weighs in with story.
May 1st, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
State Takes Passive Approach as Fatal Deer Disease Spreads
Chronic Wasting Disease has risen tenfold but state has cutback testing of deer. Is political pressure to blame?
May 1st, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Triumph of the Koch Brothers
An award-winning documentary and a new book both describe how public unions were crushed in Wisconsin.
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City Nonprofits Avoid Residency Debate
One community leader castigates non-profits for not taking a stand on state proposal to end city residency requirement.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Local Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill
Advocates says bill before Congress is historic but could still be improved.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Huh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin
After rising steadily for 10 years, dollars spent lobbying the legislature declined in 2011-2012. Why?
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
More Taxis for Milwaukee?
Bauman's proposal would drastically increase the number of cabs, and a recent court decision makes change more likely.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
The Fight Against Wisconsin’s Iron Mine
Tribal leaders, environmentalists and local officials have united to fight a massive mine which could be toxic to a water-rich area known as “Wisconsin’s Everglades.”
Apr 16th, 2013 by Al Gedicks
Milwaukeeans Push for Immigration Reform
DC rally attendees come back confident a bipartisan agreement will be created by Congress.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Young Professionals Discuss Sustainable Milwaukee
Second annual Young Professional Week features a panel discussion at City Hall on April 15th moderated by Urban Milwaukee.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Dave Reid
The Preacher’s Kid
The early years of Scott Walker, including his much discussed time at Marquette University. Excerpted from a new book.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Cindy Kilkenny
