Politics - Dec. 5, 2007
Fire Department trims could save millions
A leaner fire department could save Milwaukee millions a year, says a new consultant's report. But to do that city officials will have to lock horns with the firefighters' union.
Tags: Zielinski, D'Amato, Bohl, Witkowski, Dudzik, Ashanti Hamilton, Robert Bauman, Robert Puente, snow plow, Milwaukee Fire Dept., Chaser's, Busalacchi, Frank F. Dobert, Club Escape, Courtny Gerrish, Grede, Allen-Bradley, Tim Ebert, Common Council, C2 Bar, Moc

Politics - Oct. 10, 2007
Jude case still resounds in City Hall
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett doesn't seem to have won many converts over the city's handling of the Frank Jude beating case, which happened way back in 2004.
Tags: Jude, Barrett, Milwaukee Police Department, Piggly Wiggly, James Gedlen, taxi, Venu Gupta, Dudzik, Joy First, Herb Kohl, Butera, John Eiden, Fresh Brands

Politics - April 27, 2007
Latest political alias? The Realtors
The barrage of political issue ads from front groups of major political players continues this week as the Wisconsin Realtors Association debuted its new alias, the Wisconsin Homeowners Alliance. It’s target: Gov. Doyle’s proposed increase in the real estate transfer fee.
Tags: environment, realtors, doyle, democrats, republicans, barrett, donovan, dudzik, kleefisch, PAC, lobbyist, tax, KK river, Milwaukee River, Kinnickinnic, Hank Aaron Trail