Politics
Follow the money
Republican candidate Newt Gingrich's Wisconsin rental property, and Alderman Tony Zielinski has more than $100,000 in campaign funds, but most is off limits.
Jan 27th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Tommy Thompson whistle-stops Milwaukee in Senate bid
Thompson stopped at the Press Club Monday, campaigning for his Senate bid. It came down to one big idea: "Who better than me to be the candidate?"
Jan 24th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
One Million Recall Signatures in Wisconsin
Organizers hand in more than 1 million signatures to recall Gov. Scott Walker. Now, the Government Accountability Board works to verify the names.
Jan 17th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
City and County Comptroller
The comptroller isn't exactly a high profile elected position, but candidates are battling for the chief financial officer positions in the city and county.
Jan 17th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Let the battles begin
It's a big political year, but before we get to the president and possible gubernatorial recall, let's focus on some local races.
Jan 13th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Building urgency
Milwaukee city, county and community leaders gather to define race-related problems and urge action.
Jan 9th, 2012 by Candace Romano
by the numbers
CAMPAC restored, private security mostly eliminated, but Abele may veto budget that includes 2.3% tax levy increase.
Nov 8th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Milwaukee coalition rallies against Wisconsin SB 207
New legislation would override County's "Ban the Box" and allow employers to refuse or terminate any convicted felon, regardless of relevance to the position.
Oct 31st, 2011 by Spencer Chumbley
Wearing my debate fatigues
Sound the alarm! A feverish America finds itself larynx-deep in the throes of a new epidemic: GOP debate fatigue.
Oct 26th, 2011 by Will Durst
Prom Queen Anguish
In politics, as in life, we mostly want what we can't have. Just ask the GOP as they desperately search for Mr. or Mrs. Right.
Oct 3rd, 2011 by Will Durst
Trickle up economics
Obama calls for Buffett Rule taxes on the rich, and the GOP dances the class war boogie all the way to the bank.
Sep 28th, 2011 by Will Durst
Have Wisconsin’s protests gone too far?
Has the time come for the protesters to move on?
Sep 26th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
