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• Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate

  Mar 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.

• Menard Hit With Class Action Suits

  Mar 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  One of the world’s richest plutocrats faces multiple suits for chiseling his workers.

• Majority Now Backs Fair Redistricting

  Feb 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  37 counties, two-thirds of state’s population, have passed “Fair Maps” resolution.

• The Senator Who Cried Wolf

  Jan 26th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  Ron Johnson backs off claim about FBI, refuses to provide evidence.

• School Board Restricts MPS Raises

  Jan 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  Committee adopts rule requiring board approval for all raises.

• Sykes, Clarke Still Hate Each Other

  Jan 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  Sykes keeps attacking his old pal, while Clarke is muzzled by Twitter.

• Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader

  Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy

  Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.

• Will Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?

  Dec 1st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy

  The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.

• Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court

  Nov 30th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy

  Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.

• Seager Out as Fire Fighters Head?

  Nov 10th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy

  Sources say controversial leader took second in vote, faces runoff election.

• WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract

  Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy

  After saying board members could now see contract, they will allow vote only on staff review of it.

• 9 Reasons Why Barrett Recall Failed

  Sep 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy

  Recall effort falls far short of number of signatures needed. Why?