Politics
Biggest Taxer in Town
Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Robin Hood in Reverse
Republicans’ tax plan assures that Wisconsin follows other states in the race to the bottom.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Big Cuts in Bicycle Funding Likely
Federal and state funding for bicycle transit could be slashed by as much as 50 percent.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Rising Wealth Gap
In the last decade all $4.8 billion in income gains went to the wealthiest 20 percent. All boats aren’t rising.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Will Oppose Gun Controls
There may be national outrage on the issue, but Gov. Walker and others oppose changes.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Sue Black
She was wrongly fired, she insists to Milwaukee Magazine, whose cover story has many community leaders praising her.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Still Defending the Infamous Pension Plan
County Exec Abele wants to cut back the lucrative backdrop provision. Why are supervisors delaying this?
Dec 19th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Curious Case of Stephen Einhorn
The man who “feared” for his family’s privacy is a political activist and capital insider grabbing government funding for his company.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Sullivan’s Travels
Former Bucyrus CEO Tim Sullivan isn't a registered lobbyist, but runs around promoting a mining bill while accepting a paid post with a mining company.
Dec 12th, 2012 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Incredible Flip-Flop
Did the Fire & Police Commission bend to mob mentality or act as a responsible policy maker?
Dec 12th, 2012 by Mark Doremus
