Politics
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
State Hires Company That Screwed-Up Voter Registration System
Walker administration gives $59 million IT contract to Accenture, which won headlines for its poor work under Doyle.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
John Doe II Is Anything But Partisan
Scott Walker’s defenders call the probe a partisan witch hunt. But newly released court documents say otherwise.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Says Act 10 Was About “Local Control”
Gearing up for election, he says controversial law helps school boards focus on education rather than “union grievances.”
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Betting on the Common Council
Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.
Feb 2nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Huge Turnout for City Birthday Party
Lots of politicians, journalists, lobbyists and others glad-handed each other and drank free beer to salute the city's 168th birthday.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
City Seeks Bilingual Poll Workers for April 1 Election
Federal rules and increase in Latino voters push city to increase staff.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
We Don’t Want Your Stinking Drones
A (gasp) bipartisan bill to protect privacy from drones raises interesting issues.
Jan 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Dan Adams’ Assembly Fundraiser
He's got Abele's backing for the Milwaukee legislative seat, while Barrett backs Dimitrijevic.
Jan 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
