Politics
How Walker Handled Open Records Request
Emails show his staff irked by requests and responding slowly, except when it benefits Walker.
Feb 21st, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Did Thornton Leave?
The loss of MPS superintendent raises troubling questions about public education in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?
Packed meeting at state Capitol hears experts testify on Iowa's system and why it's fairer and cheaper for taxpayers.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe
He’s under investigation in John Doe II but turning the tables on the District Attorney and making him sweat.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments
The changes aren't radical but big winner is Ald. Kovac, who becomes chair of Finance and vice-chair of Steering and Rules.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Zamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents
Milwaukee legislator's bill would allow them to get drivers licenses, attend state colleges.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013
End of year reports also show Walker raised three times more campaign dollars than Burke.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Will Water Technology Transform the City?
Badger Meter CEO says Milwaukee can remake itself as 15th century Florence once did, in speech at downtown GMC event.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How Rogue Aides Can Ruin Politicians
Gov. Chris Christie’s problems are a lesson to every politician in Wisconsin.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Myths About the Minimum Wage
Economists don’t agree that raising the minimum wage reduces employment. It actually increases jobs in fast-food industry.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Recall Effort Targets John Chisholm
DA targeted by right wingers outraged by John Doe and liberal blacks angered by suspects killed in custody.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
