Politics
Is Barrett being coy?
Looks like Barrett's camp is building a new website. It's called Barret4Wisconsin.com. Has he made his decision? Is it finally time to let the cat out of the bag?
Oct 29th, 2009 by Jon Anne WillowCheckers & Chess
This week: Wisconsin's gubernatorial bid. Now that Kind is out, who are the strongest contenders? Two vastly different viewpoints on one intriguing topic.
Sep 26th, 2009 by Jon Anne WillowNext move in gubernatorial bid
Ron Kind's withdrawal launches the speculation game. This week: a gubernatorial race between Scott Walker(R) and Tom Barrett(D)? I'd predict a Walker win.
Sep 26th, 2009 by Patti WenzelISO Wisconsin’s next governor
Kind is out. The contender list is slim. Only a few appear to have the drive to remain.
Sep 25th, 2009 by Ted BobrowRuss listens while taxpayers speak their minds
Sen. Russ Feingold kept his cool as he took in an earful about health care reform, the military, Cap and Trade and other issues at Vincent High School.
Sep 18th, 2009 by Patti WenzelWhat Snarlin’ Marlin doesn’t want you to know
Representative looks to limit the public's access to government records.
Sep 18th, 2009 by Patti WenzelA tour of the new Florentine Opera space in Riverwest
Get a peek at the opera company's new digs where players rehearse, costumes are fitted and opportunity abounds.
Sep 16th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonGlobal Union 2009 goes punk, brass and electric mariachi
Milwaukee's biggest two-day world music festival at Humboldt Park includes a stellar lineup of super electric, full-sound music groups.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Erin WolfObama focuses his health care vision
President Obama endorses "public option" and vows to pay with savings found in Medicaid waste and fraud.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Patti WenzelMuch ado about nothing
Despite the hand-wringing about President Obama's speech to schoolchildren, his message mirrored what parents tell their children all the time: work hard.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Patti WenzelPaul Ryan preaches to the choir
More than 500 citizens listened, cheered and supported Rep. Paul Ryan’s take on Washington’s health care reform proposal.
Sep 1st, 2009 by Patti Wenzel