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Slap on wrist proves lawmakers weak on drunk driving

Slap on wrist proves lawmakers weak on drunk driving

The Wisconsin Assembly's failure to expel Rep. Jeff Wood after 5 drunk/drugged driving arrests highlights hypocrisy

Neumann’s message: Cut taxes to encourage savings and capital investment
Neumann’s message

Cut taxes to encourage savings and capital investment

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Mark Neumann pledges to run the state as he runs his business -- efficiently, with a strong team and by examining the costs and benefits.

Coulter’s schtick a hit with conservatives

Coulter’s schtick a hit with conservatives

The audience ate up her answers and as entertaining as she was for the choir, she offered little policy debate or insight on today’s important issues.

Beltway predictions: Feel free to play along
Beltway predictions

Feel free to play along

So now that health care is passed, things are going to settle down a little on the Hill, right? Not so much

Thompson finally decides

Thompson finally decides

There will be no run for Senate, but Thompson will still hit the campaign trail that he loves.

Walker defends his county record

Walker defends his county record

He may be running for governor, but Scott Walker is still the CEO of the state's largest county and he thinks he's doing a pretty good job.

Spring elections decided by a few

Spring elections decided by a few

April elections don't draw big numbers, but those who do vote have changed the look of some area communities.

Pointing fingers in the interchange blame game

Pointing fingers in the interchange blame game

Walker, Barrett, Doyle, bureaucracy -- and Milwaukee county residents -- are all to blame for the inconvenience on our roadways.

So shut up and vote!

So shut up and vote!

When health care reform fails, it will be squarely on the shoulders of Democrats who can't agree - or buy off enough votes to get it passed.

Time for a hot cup of political joe

Time for a hot cup of political joe

The Coffee Party movement has civil discourse on the menu, but room for tea if wanted. Need a cup? Stop at Alterra Cafe on March 13.

Barrett aims for the fence

Barrett aims for the fence

Ted Bobrow sits down with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to talk about his campaign to become Wisconsin's next governor

Feingold stresses continued urgent need for health reform

Feingold stresses continued urgent need for health reform

The Senator says he will even support reconciliation to pass it - as long as the rules are followed