Politics
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CAMPAC restored, private security mostly eliminated, but Abele may veto budget that includes 2.3% tax levy increase.
Nov 8th, 2011 by Third Coast DailyMilwaukee 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 ChumbleyWearing 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 DurstProm 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 DurstTrickle 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 DurstHave Wisconsin’s protests gone too far?
Has the time come for the protesters to move on?
Sep 26th, 2011 by Patti WenzelHot Dog Time
America is broke and it'll take more than eating hot dogs to weather the tough times. Billboard space on the Washington Monument? A cover charge at the border? It's all on the table.
Sep 21st, 2011 by Will DurstNorquist calls for ‘no more malls’
Former Milwaukee Mayor and New Urbanist John Norquist says there is hope for commercial revitalization in Brown Deer and the Northridge area.
Sep 21st, 2011 by Patti WenzelCitizens share their views of Milwaukee’s transit future
Transit cuts would alter trips and jeopardize job creation in suburban parts of Milwaukee County. Politicians pledge support and encourage citizen input.
Sep 15th, 2011 by Patti WenzelRed Meat Slam Dance
Frontrunners and challengers traded blows at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Library. Sanity, however, was not in attendance.
Sep 14th, 2011 by Will DurstTammy Baldwin announces candidacy for Kohl’s senate seat
Madison-area legislators begin to line up to keep her congressional seat in Democratic control.
Sep 12th, 2011 by Patti WenzelObama unveils his American Jobs Act
President Obama's new plan bears a striking resemblance to the old. Can a jobs bill save us, or are we headed for a double dip recession?
Sep 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel