Content referencing Legislative Reference Bureau
Walker Admits Role in Curbing Open Records
Fitzgerald says governor involved and Walker’s office admits his role. Legislative drafting notes hid the authors.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Quick-Law Governor
Countless sweeping changes have been proposed almost overnight, with no study, no rationale and no known author.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support
Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
More Women Run for Top Capitol Jobs
The number of women candidates running for state Capitol jobs is coming back.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Wide-Open Battle for 19th Assembly District
Four talented candidates battling for open district which runs from Bay View to East Side.
Jul 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Changing Legislature
Study finds turnover of lawmakers has increased but challenges in party primaries have greatly declined.
Jun 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Even GOP Speaker Gets Attacked From Right
Robin Vos challenged by conservative who says he’s soft on secession. Seriously.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Everybody Wants to Drive A Cab
The city has 1,706 applications for 100 cab licenses. Milwaukee is suddenly becoming far more cab-friendly.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?
Packed meeting at state Capitol hears experts testify on Iowa's system and why it's fairer and cheaper for taxpayers.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
We Want Redistricting Reform!
Newspapers and good government groups across the state are pressing Republicans to adopt a non-partisan method of redistricting.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
New Home for Lord?
Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.
Mar 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne
“Legacy, Schmegacy”
John O. Norquist, in his final days as mayor, talked about the things that mattered to him. (His legacy wasn’t one of them.) Also: the man who could have beat him in 1992 – and, about that new job in Chicago
Jan 5th, 2004 by Michael Horne
