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Foxconn Landing Google Contract?
Deal could mean something gets manufactured at Racine County plant.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle
The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers
6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
How To Follow Election Results
Where to check results. And why you should be patient. Election officials say it will take until Wednesday to count all votes.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Past Votes Could Foretell 2020 Result
Wisconsin has had two kinds of presidental elections. Which one this time?
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Mask Mandate Targeted by Another Conservative Lawsuit
New lawsuit filed this week by Heartland Institute board member.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State High Court Rules Legislature Can Represent State
Dallet dissent calls it “shocking” to allow Legislature to take over attorney general’s role.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites
Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel School Choice Blackout
Newspaper ignores new study with powerful results for voucher schools.
Sep 7th, 2020 by George Mitchell
Local Brewery Production Dips due to Virus
Tavern closures kill kegs; demand soars for canned beer.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Michael Horne
Madison Is Worth More Than Milwaukee
With less than half the residents, Madison property is worth more than $1.5 billion more.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
More Water Infrastructure Funding Needed
Federal spending for water pipelines, sewage system, etc. is just one-eighth of what it was in 1970s.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Radhika Fox and Kevin Shafer
Mr Pension Scandal Wants Your Vote
John Weishan, who supported infamous pension plan that gouged taxpayers, is running for Register of Deeds.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Taking Back Our Streets
Reckless driving plagues the city. An new coalition of concerned citizens wants your suggestions.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Danitra Jones
Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands
Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County
A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area
Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.
Jul 1st, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Portrait of a Spitting Shorewood Attorney
Stephanie Rapkin can handle all kinds of trusts, and claims an affiliation with UWM and Marquette.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Shorewood Spitter Charged With Hate Crime, Felony For Assaulting Officer
Stephanie Rapkin faces up to six years in jail.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“Shorewood Spitter” Taken To Jail After Second Incident
Attorney Stephanie Rapkin is accused of spitting on teenager, shoving college student and kneeing police officer in groin.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United
56% of state lives in jurisdictions that now support constitutional amendment to nullify Supreme Court ruling.
May 27th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn’s Profits Plunge By 90%
Factories in China shut down for weeks, sales down, still hoping for subsidy for Wisconsin operation.
May 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
High Court Considers Second Lawsuit on Shutdown
Two citizens argue state 'Safer-At-Home’ order violates their constitutional freedoms.
May 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State Reports Record High COVID-19 Testing Capacity
But the number of tests performed isn't keeping pace. State officials encourage doctors to test more people.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
40 Policies That Helped Pollute State
Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
More Than 22 Million Lost Jobs During Pandemic
A pair of economists estimate the unemployment rate is as high as 20 percent.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Senate Proposal Bashes China’s Leaders
This is "where the Communist Party of China is stripped naked,” Senate President Roger Roth says.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Absentee Ballot Deadlines Extended, Election Not Delayed by Federal Judge
Ballots must now be received by April 13th at 4 p.m., a six day delay.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID-19 Aid
State GOP was warned of unintended consequences to their law in 2018.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Vote Absentee, Local Officials Plead
Barrett, Abele warn that crowds at polling centers represent a threat to public health.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Risk Public Health With Election
Refusal of Vos and Fitzgerald to postpone election could cause more disease, deaths.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out
Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee County Executive
Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dark-Money Group Slings Mud in Comptroller Race
Group backing Rep. Jason Fields produces attack ads against his opponent, Aycha Sawa.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Karofsky Campaign Issues Cease and Desist Over Attack Ads
Campaign calls ads "false, baseless, and disgusting."
Mar 28th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Karofsky vs Kelly for a 10-year term on the state's highest court.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine
Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions
In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Shepherd Express to Suspend Print Edition
Will continue online, publisher says. Madison's "Isthmus" suspends operations entirely.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Michael Horne
COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low
State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Labs Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Tests
Can’t keep up with demand for tests, hoping FDA will allow more private labs to process samples.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Officials Ask Public to Stay Home, As Much as Possible
As cases of COVID-19 grow in Milwaukee County and the state, preventive measures now will save lives in the future.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Says State Bars, Restaurants Can Stay Open
But must operate at 50 percent of their fire code capacity or 50 people maximum.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Wins $27 Million For Hiawatha Line
Federal grant will help fund expansion needed to add trips to and from Chicago.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Student Loan Debt is $24 Billion!
College grads paying interest rates as high as 11% when home loans are 3%. The solution is obvious.
Mar 7th, 2020 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
329% Jump in State’s Antisemitic Incidents
Skyrocketing rise since 2015 in report by local Jewish Community Relations Council.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
About that Miller Park Economic Impact
New study greatly exaggerates the benefits — as it was expected to do.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
County Executive Candidates
Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.
Feb 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Office Building Gets Boost
Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Riverwest Filling Station is a Gas
A Riverwest gem with a long and storied past.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Delivery Tax Isn’t Legal, Says City Attorney
But Lena Taylor disagrees. Is 60 cent fee on food deliveries a tax or a fee?
Jan 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Popular Plenty of Horne Columns
Scott Walker, Chris Abele, John Norquist and Rudy Guiliani all made the list.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael Horne
County’s Fish Passage Plan Seems Fishy
Plan for Kletzsch Park has all the charm and beauty of an industrial conveyor belt.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Karl Gartung
Foxconn Can’t Get Tax Credits, State Says
Switch from Gen 10.5 plant to Gen 6 plant makes it ineligible under contract, company is told.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Why State’s Schools Teach Native History
1989 law sought to expand our understanding of many native tribes with deep roots in Wisconsin.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Scott Walker At Your Service
Need marketing, strategic planning or issue advocacy? Scott's new company can help you go "big and bold."
Nov 25th, 2019 by Michael Horne
John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party
A host of Milwaukeeans and former city officials attend gala party in Chicago.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Health Department Probe a State Matter
Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC
Some 150 police departments, 12 fire departments will secure 50,000-person event.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Now A Holiday
Mayor signs legislation into law making it a holiday for city of Milwaukee.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws
Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision
Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.
Oct 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point
Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.
Sep 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Talgo Stays in Milwaukee
Company's customers are on the West Coast, so why expand its Milwaukee facility?
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Tours UWM, Touts Freshwater Goals
The governor lauds freshwater programs, promises state funding for them.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Planned Bus System Cuts Create Anxiety
Cutbacks will “impact the most vulnerable folks”, community leaders say.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Caroline White
Kinn Hotel’s Building Worth $1.5 Million
Future hotel's building has colorful history since 1868. And oh, can it handle heavy loads.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Foxconn Jobs Not Worth The Cost
New analysis shows the cost to taxpayers per job outweighs the return.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
How Parole Rules Help Fill State’s Prisons
Average parole time far longer in Wisconsin; system returns many parolees to prison.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Barbara Miner and Dr. Robert Smith
Hacienda Beer Company A Radical Redo
East Side changing: G-Daddy's BBC college bar now upscale taproom with craft beers, chic food.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Forget Scooters, Bird Debuts Electric Mopeds
Dockless, rentable "Bird Cruiser" will debut this summer. Will it come to Milwaukee?
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Doughnut Shop Gets Delayed
Sweet Rings planned shop, hired contractor with long list of court cases, money owed.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Chisholm Confirms Health Department Probe
DA says months-long investigation of how lead abatement program was handled continues.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Foxconn Wanted Contract Changes, Evers Says
Governor says Foxconn executive Louis Woo met with him in March, requested changes.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Cold Storage Building Is Unique
Recently sold 1892 building with two-foot-thick walls was massive refrigerator for industry.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Republicans
Vos and Fitzgerald support lawsuit overturning Obamacare, but voters don’t.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers, Foxconn Deny Project Is On Hold
Foxconn and WEDC’s Hogan also deny governor tried to “renegotiate” deal.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying
The company is cutting back plans. Will it walk away entirely?
Jan 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
UWM’s New Home for Entrepreneurs
New facility, funded by Lubar family, is nearly complete.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Black Workers Losing Transit to Jobs?
End of county bus routes 61 and 6 means no connection to jobs in other counties.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County on a Crash Course
Without more funding of programs it runs for the state, county will soon face fiscal ruin.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan
Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Home For a Lieutenant Governor?
Mandela Barnes' northwest-side condo was once part of segregated neighborhood.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Why Milwaukee Needs a Streetcar
Across the globe cities embrace transit, reject freeways in urban areas.
Aug 24th, 2018 by John Norquist
SSP America Rejects Workers Call for Union
Company that serves Mitchell Airport claims most workers don’t want union, suggests NLRB oversight.
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
