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4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Budget Survives First COVID-19 Test
End of fiscal year budget total shows 1% gain. But more pandemic tests to come.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Our Unjust System of Mass Supervision
Wisconsin has nation’s third highest rate of detaining people for violations of supervision.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Mark Rice
12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid
How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers
UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests
Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Rich Kremer
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader
Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Keep Government Public Notices In Print
Bill would end this, leaving no third party check whether all notices published.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Rusty Cunningham
Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget
State faces $693 million shortfall, with tax collections $350 million below projections.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Tax Collections Come Up Short
New data shows shortfall that could cause problems if slower revenue growth continues.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.
Apr 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Police Website Posts Inaccurate Data
Website shows more crimes than what actually occurred.
Jul 16th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
A City At Risk?
"The community's less safe," says District Attorney John Chisholm, because of staff cuts.
Sep 24th, 2012 by Gretchen Schuldt
In-House Election Commission Good Idea?
It is more of an internal workgroup,” Pat Curley said.
Nov 22nd, 2004 by Michael Horne
How Ament Prevented Any Research of the Pension Plan
Over and over the question has recurred: why would county supervisors, most of whom will not get the more lucrative pension payoff for veteran workers, approve this deal?
Jan 16th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
What Karen Ordinans Really Thought About Ament’s Pension
It’s been amusing to hear County Board chair Karen Ordinans declare her outrage about the county pension plan.
Jan 11th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
How Scott McCallum Plans to Raise Your Taxes
Sometime in the coming week, Gov. Scott McCallum will be meeting secretly with lobbyists in Minocqua, of all places, to discuss a plan to cut school spending and force property tax increases as a way to balance the state budget.
Nov 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why the State Doesn’t Hate Tom Ament Any More
Time was when Milwaukee County was a favorite whipping boy of the state.
Jul 30th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
