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Trump Says “You’re Fired” to Republicans
He’s at war with nearly every GOP leader; where does that leave the party?
Aug 31st, 2017 by John Torinus
Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship
Violates his pledge and adopts policy he once condemned to get conservative appointed judge.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police
Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Andrew Becker and Patrick Michels
Right-Wing TV News Kingdom Rising
Sinclair Broadcasting could become biggest player in state’s top media markets.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Rojo Is a Trump-Style Loose Cannon
Ron Johnson insults McCain, supports Trump’s reckless rhetoric on North Korea.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Bill Kaplan
Unlawful Tactics Used Against Immigrants?
Federal investigators use surveillance technology on anyone living in a known gang area.
Aug 13th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Will Stepp Join U.S. EPA Wrecking Crew?
Her radical reshaping of state DNR may make her the perfect candidate.
Aug 10th, 2017 by James Rowen
Walker’s Health Care Gamble Exposes State
He bet on health care exchanges and against expanding Medicaid, which could hurt Wisconsin.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin A Key State for Russian Hacking
And Ryan, Johnson, Duffy may have many questions to answer.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn, Wisconsin’s Manufacturing Future?
Deal will cost $500 for every person in the state.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn Could Be Environmental Disaster
Marginal jobs for enormous tax subsidies, plus air and water pollution.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Ron Legro
Why I Oppose Foxconn Deal
Rep. Brostoff on corporate extortion, suicide nets and the race to the bottom.
Jul 30th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Walker’s Reelection Now A Certainty
Foxconn deal would make him a 10 point favorite if Las Vegas offered odds.
Jul 28th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
$8.5 Million Reasons Why GOP Expanding Vouchers
Multi millions in campaign donations, mostly from out-of-state voucher supporters.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Obamacare “Fixes” Will Shortchange Wisconsin
Latest GOP approach is bad news for this state and others.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Trump Tax Cut Massive Gift to Wealthy
Top 1% in Wisconsin would get more than half the tax cut.
Jul 21st, 2017 by Jon Peacock
The “Democrats Are Evil” Trap
National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Building Yesterday’s Economy
GOP throws ever more money at declining manufacturers, gets nothing back.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Who Wins From Global Warming?
Wisconsin wins; Florida, Texas, southern states big losers.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Foxconn Lands in Milwaukee
Foxconn plane at General Mitchell, closed-door meetings scheduled in Racine County.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Dreadful Dilemma on Health Care
Why is he so vague on Obamacare? Because its repeal could kill his reelection.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
How Will Trumpcare Affect Wisconsin?
The bottom line: worse health and 1,000 additional deaths per year.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Medicare Advantage
It has consumer choice, competition and lower costs. A better model than Medicaid.
Jun 30th, 2017 by John Torinus
Will Supremes Rule on State Redistricting?
Past cases show Supreme Court is reluctant to overrule district courts.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
How Trucks Destroy Our Roads
And how a fee on trucks could solve state’s transportation problem.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Budget Will Hurt State Workers
Yet his campaign promised new opportunities for workers.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Workers Fleeing America’s Dairyland
Hostile rhetoric and immigration arrests pushing dairy workers out.
Jun 18th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall
Investing in Our Workforce
My Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform package offers hands-on skills and job training.
Jun 15th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Does “Death Tax” Hurt State Businesses?
Paul Ryan says yes. The data shows less than 1% affected.
Jun 10th, 2017 by Cezary Podkul
Give Your Input on BRT Project
County will hold two open houses on Bus Rapid Transit line.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Impeach Donald Trump
Evidence suggests he is radically changing US foreign policy for personal gain.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Matt Flynn
How Obamacare Helped One Family
And how the GOP’s plan will leave millions without health care.
Jun 6th, 2017 by Patrick Tomlinson
What We Need in a New Sheriff
If Clarke leaves, what kind of sheriff should replace him?
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Why Federal Election Study Needed
Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity could answer many important questions.
May 31st, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
How to Elect a New Governor
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
May 30th, 2017 by Robert Kraig
Trump Great Lakes Cuts Hurt Supporters
Great Lakes governors who supported him own that massive cut in Great Lakes funding.
May 30th, 2017 by James Rowen
Trump’s Massive Cost Shift to States
Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.
May 26th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Trump Budget’s Massive Medicaid Cut
At risk are 1.2 million Wisconsinites.
May 25th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Ryan, Priebus on a Sinking Ship
Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus may go down with the USS Trump.
May 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Minority Reproductive Care At Risk
Ending funding of Planned Parenthood will mostly hurt minority patients in city.
May 21st, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Clarke Shouldn’t Get National Promotion
County Jail deaths on his watch disqualify him from Homeland Security Job.
May 18th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Hendricks Not Paying Property Taxes?
The billionaire's Rock County mansion doesn't appear on tax rolls.
May 17th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Why Clarke Is Wrong About Trump
The sheriff’s defense of the president is out of touch with reality.
May 17th, 2017 by Chris Walker
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Fifth-straight year the publication is honored by state-wide contest.
May 15th, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
Trumpcare Can Be Stopped
It drastically reduces health coverage. Senate could, should resist it.
May 14th, 2017 by Bill Kaplan
Firing of Comey Is Disturbing
Trump's rationale is bogus. A special prosecutor must be appointed.
May 12th, 2017 by Chris Walker
How Federal Funding Hurts Cities
Liberals and cities would be better off opposing funding.
May 11th, 2017 by John Norquist
Why Not a 4% Flat Tax for State?
Proposal drops income tax to 4% for all, adds sales tax on gas.
May 9th, 2017 by John Torinus
Study on MAC Tax Credit Badly Flawed
Manufacturing and Agriculture credit goes to wealthy, not to job creation.
May 3rd, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Trump Should Go Big on Health Care
Turn states loose as innovators, create 50 different pilot plans.
May 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy
ALEC ranks state high for its policies, but they haven’t improved economy.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Analiese Eicher
The Lobbyist Governors Loved
The late Bill Gerrard was part of “permanent government” voters decry.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
UWM Arts Instructor Seeks Justice
Nicolas Lampert creates designs for groups like Voces de la Frontera.
Apr 22nd, 2017 by Camille Paul
Trump Could Save the Great Lakes
Instead of cutting funding, he could address invasive species.
Apr 15th, 2017 by John Torinus
Milwaukee Joins March for Science
April 22 march planned in 294 cities, many in Great Lakes region.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Chao Yan
Bill Restricts Election Recounts
Inspired by Jill Stein recount, would make state more restrictive than most.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Medicaid Expansion Could Save $380 Million
Total savings to taxpayers lost by June 2019: $1.07 billion.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
7 Election Winners and Losers
Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump’s Energy Order Will Hurt State
Will harm environment, forego $55 million savings from energy efficiency.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Mark Redsten
5 Ways Trump’s Budget Hurts State
Huge losses for schools, heating assistance, environment, state budget.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Three Whopping Data Lies
Or how Walker, Schimel, Trump jump from correlation to causality.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed
He knows little about health care, and Ryan had the wrong plan.
Mar 28th, 2017 by John Torinus
Sykes’ War Against Sheriff Clarke
Their bromance has gone bitter, the love has turned to hate. Why?
Mar 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Please Rethink Those Trump Tariffs
A tariff wall will just force companies like mine to raise prices.
Mar 24th, 2017 by John Torinus
How Trump Betrays His Supporters
Trumpcare in Wisconsin and nation hikes costs the most for Trump voters.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
State Dairy Farms Losing Immigrant Workers
51% of workers are immigrants. Trump’s policies threaten needed workers.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall
Where Will We Get Our Journalism?
Journal Sentinel’s dramatic decline leaves huge void to be filled.
Mar 17th, 2017 by John Torinus
Why Gorsuch’s Wrong for Supreme Court
He favors corporations over people and holds radical views.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
How We Lobbied Congress
Asking officials not to bar states from using transportation funds for bicycling.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Wisconsin Goes to Washington
Bike Fed lobbies federal officials with data on biking projects' big impact on jobs.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Ryan Health Care Plan Misfires
Private companies left out of discussion, may be pushed to drop employee coverage.
Mar 9th, 2017 by John Torinus
The Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.
Mar 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Sue Black Faces More Controversy
Former county parks director investigated for management of Arizona Parks.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Not My President’s Day Rally
Citizens took to the streets in opposition to Donald Trump.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
The Rise of Anti-Semitism
Study finds three-fold increase in metro area. Jewish leaders blame Trump.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Should State Shift Economic Development Strategies?
A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
5 Election Takeaways
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
National Press Discovers Rural Wisconsin
Their observations, and demographic data, tell a story Democrats need to hear.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
“Day Without Immigrants, Refugees” Planned
Local immigrants, advocates ramping up opposition to Trump executive orders.
Feb 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care
GOP Obamacare “replacers” consulting wrong people, should talk with real problem solvers.
Feb 8th, 2017 by John Torinus
The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?
Feb 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities
Milwaukee and Madison won’t change immigration policies, would be fined.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
80 Transit Projects in 2017
Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Angie Schmitt
Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget
Proposals in 2017-2019 budget made with eye to running for a third term.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters
What Would Trump’s Mother Say?
Mary McLeod Trump was a Scottish immigrant who gave generously to the less fortunate.
Feb 4th, 2017 by Venice R. Williams
The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers
Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John Norquist
How Trump Threatens The Press
“Alternative facts,” muzzling employees, blocking media access prevents scrutiny.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Mark Pitsch
Can Liberal Talk Radio Succeed?
A new Milwaukee radio station with a unique approach is about to find out.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
