Politics - June 25, 2008
Bauman vents frustration over West Pointe delays
Milwaukee Ald. Bob Bauman asked a Common Council committee to cut off the money spigot for the West Pointe condo project slated for the corner of 26th and Wells.
Tags: Ald. Bob Bauman, West End Neighborhood Association, West Pointe condo, Freedom from Religion Foundation, Mike Huebsch, Greater Milwaukee Committee, Ed Zore, J.B. Van Hollen

Politics - May 2, 2008
In spring, politicians' thoughts turn to wheel tax
In a move sure to rattle the cages of the anti-tax crowd, three Milwaukee aldermen are proposing a $20 annual fee to register all vehicles in the City of Milwaukee.
Tags: vehicle registration fee, city of milwaukee, bob bauman, bob donovan, willie wade, jim bohl, russ decker, mike huebsch, mike ellis, emu, michels corporation, elm grove

Politics - Dec. 28, 2007
2007: The Year in Review
OnMilwaukee.com political contributor Doug Hissom takes a look back at the past 12 months and hands out some awards to top newsmakers.
Tags: michael mcgee, jr., annette kingsland ziegler, mike huebsch, russ feingold, tom barrett, andrew shaw, jim doyle, phil montgomery

Politics - Oct. 5, 2007
Cigarette tax: Where there is smoke, there is ire
Assembly Republicans are under fire about a proposed $1.25 tax increase on cigarettes. The heat is coming from conservative guru Grover Norquist.
Tags: grover norquist, mike huebsch, cigarette tax, reince preibus, louis molepske, doug hissom