Politics
Protests begin in Madison
One year ago, a parade of protesters marched to the Capitol to deliver a valentine to Gov. Scott Walker, kicking off a marathon protest in Madison.
Feb 13th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
TCD’s week in review (2/10/12)
Charges against Kristin Seimits and Darlene Wink, messages from Russ Feingold and Hari Trivedi and a ruling on Prop 8 in TCD's look at the week that was.
Feb 10th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
State Senators bring civility tour to Milwaukee
After last year's massive tear in Wisconsin's bipartisan tradition, two state senators are working to bring civility and camaraderie back to the state.
Feb 7th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee County’s south suburbs seek full-time supervisor
After a lack of representation by outgoing Supervisor Paul Cesarz, residents of Milwaukee County's 9th District have the chance for a full-time supervisor.
Feb 6th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Dimitrijevic, Buresh duke it out in 4th Supervisory District
Newcomer Bill Buresh vs. Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic. “He’s a fake Democrat,” she says. She’s in the “pocket of some special interest groups,” Buresh responds.
Feb 2nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Seven vie for Milwaukee County’s 5th District seat
Lee Holloway is leaving the county board, but some familiar faces and new blood seek to fill his big shoes.
Jan 31st, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
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
