Politics
Barrett says Streetcar is an investment in growing Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett is ready to moved forward, but public hearings and a common council meeting are the next hurdles for the Milwaukee Streetcar project.
Jul 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Applying the law to the Legislature
Following a Supreme Court decision that the Open Meetings Law doesn't apply to the Senate or Assembly, Democratic leaders offer an amendment to change the law.
Jul 11th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Will it stop the fighting?
An amendment to appoint Wisconsin Supreme Court justices may not end the rancor, but it could stop the influence of third-party money.
Jul 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee redistricting to increase minority representation
Milwaukee's growing Hispanic and Latino communities are changing the look of the city and its voice.
Jun 29th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Killer Carnivorous Snails from France
No more livin' high on the hog, Durst suggests some ways America can make some dough
Jun 29th, 2011 by Will Durst
Walker trims budget with veto pen
Gov. Walker cuts bounty hunters and Sheboygan's space station and levies weight taxes on chew. But the $800 million cut to public schools remains.
Jun 27th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Dark Wizards Convene
CNN hosted the first GOP debate of the year that involved actual candidates and some clear winners did emerge: the 99.99% of Americans who neglected to watch it.
Jun 22nd, 2011 by Will Durst
What’s next for Wisconsin Act 10?
The Wisconsin Supreme Court may have ruled on Act 10, but now the Federal Courts are joining the fray.
Jun 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Late night passage of Wisconsin budget offers no changes
Wisconsin's Assembly approves the 2011-13 Biennial Budget days after public employees lose the ability to collectively bargain.
Jun 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Weinergate
Once again, a political official loses their dignity at the hands of technology. In the case of Congressman Anthony Weiner, how do you parody a parody?
Jun 15th, 2011 by Will Durst
And the Presidential race begins
Seven Republican Presidential candidates show up in New Hampshire to debate. It's going to be a long 16 months.
Jun 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Have the Wisconsin protests gone too far?
Even zombies have the right to peaceably assemble to question the actions of our government. But this right needs to be tempered with discretion and respect.
Jun 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
