Politics
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
More Power for Pat?
Roggensack’s reelection solidifies her power and that of the conservative bloc she often leads.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
County Backdrops
Unions have filed suit to protect the infamous backdrops, which made many county employees wealthy.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Winners and Losers
It was a good election for Scott Walker and conservatives but there were some bright spots for liberals.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
