Politics

Doyle reflects on his tenure as Governor

Doyle reflects on his tenure as Governor

Before he passes the torch to Scott Walker, Jim Doyle reflects on his tenure as governor and offers a few words of advice to his successor.

The next Milwaukee County Executive is…

The next Milwaukee County Executive is…

As Scott Walker prepares to leave for Madison, the candidates to fill the county executive's chair are lining up.

Necessity vs. Luxury in the Milwaukee County budget

Necessity vs. Luxury in the Milwaukee County budget

County supervisors restore most of Walker’s vetoes, spending taxpayer money on luxuries we can't afford. Looks like the board may need some adult supervision.

Durst: The Great Decider…or something like that
Durst

The Great Decider…or something like that

You have to marvel at George W Bush’s audacious return to the national stage. Apparently, even putative war criminals got to make a living.

Holding the GOP accountable

Holding the GOP accountable

After a midterm sweep, GOP leaders have adopted "A Pledge to America" to reform government over the next two years. Let's hold them to their promises.

History and Walker’s Jobs Claim

History and Walker’s Jobs Claim

On election night, Governor-elect Scott Walker promised Wisconsin 250,000 news jobs by the end of 2014. Critics claim the goal is unrealistic and his jobs plan as lacking and juvenile.

Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?

Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?

As the county board proposes a 2.4% tax increase, one supervisor asks to close the pools and park the buses to stem the impending crisis.

Durst: Democracy’s Labor Pains
Durst

Democracy’s Labor Pains

Yeah, the GOP did well. After a change in Administrations, the minority party won a bunch of House seats in the midterm election. It's nothing new. Calm down.

“Backward” – Wisconsin’s new motto for health care?

“Backward” – Wisconsin’s new motto for health care?

The View From Here: At least one prominent Republican, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, thinks his party should rethink its plan to repeal health reform.

Election 2010: To the highest bidder?
Election 2010

To the highest bidder?

If nothing else, this election proved that we must do something about campaign finance reform, lest we lose our better selves to political weaknesses.

Election 2010: Hang on, it’s a Republican tidal wave
Election 2010

Hang on, it’s a Republican tidal wave

In Wisconsin, the GOP are awash in victory. But will Walker and Johnson sink or swim? And what is Russ Feingold planning for 2012?

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