Politics
Is this really the future of bus transit?
Officials predict a $10.2 million budget shortage in 2011 which could lead to a 14 percent route reduction. It's time to save MCTS.
Jun 11th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost
George Will's tribute to Ron Johnson in the Washington Post ignores the realities of Ron Johnson's Randian brand of "freedom."
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Chris Beem
The Third Gulf War
BP’s sole object is protecting profit. Covering corporate butt. In the last six weeks, not a single word that has leaked out of their mouths has been true.
Jun 1st, 2010 by Will Durst
Secret Weapon
Democrats have a secret weapon this November, and his name is Michael Steele -- the RNC chairman who's ruffled so many feathers that the fluttering excess could fill every hotel pillow case in Vegas.
May 26th, 2010 by Will Durst
State Republicans surprised as Leinenkugel shuts off his tap
After a one-month campaign, Leinenkugel steps aside and endorses Ron Johnson for GOP senate ticket
May 25th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Barrett wants the job
After months of campaigning under the radar, Barrett announces he wants to consolidate economic development, fix the fiscal mess and be the adult in Madison. Good Luck.
May 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
“Bone tired” Obey calls it quits
Democratic Congressman David Obey (WI 7th) won't run for re-election after 41 years in Washington, fulfilled after passing health care reform.
May 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Walker wants to know what we want
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker asked for input on the 2011 budget and the message was loud and clear – protect, improve and expand transit.
May 4th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Middle Class Joe takes on Wall Street
Corraling Wall Street bulls is the goal of the Middle Class Task Force and financial reform
Apr 28th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Slap on wrist proves lawmakers weak on drunk driving
The Wisconsin Assembly's failure to expel Rep. Jeff Wood after 5 drunk/drugged driving arrests highlights hypocrisy
Apr 26th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Cut taxes to encourage savings and capital investment
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Mark Neumann pledges to run the state as he runs his business -- efficiently, with a strong team and by examining the costs and benefits.
Apr 22nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Coulter’s schtick a hit with conservatives
The audience ate up her answers and as entertaining as she was for the choir, she offered little policy debate or insight on today’s important issues.
Apr 21st, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
