Politics - July 10, 2009
Butterfly battles and small-town sheriff recalls
Political battles aren't always waged on the biggest stage. Sure, plenty of folks will be watching the fur (and dollars) fly when Democratic State Sen. Jim Sullivan faces off against Republican Rep. Leah Vukmir next year. But, a controversial sheriff recall election is rocking Price County and a group closer to home is concerned about what the Zoo Interchange project will do to the Monarch butterfly (pictured).
Tags: price county, sheriff recall, wally krenzke, monarch butterfly, county grounds, jim sullivan, leah vukmir

Politics - June 13, 2009
Parks advocates set sights on transportation tax
A strapped government sometimes pits good groups against each other. This week, there is a battle between people who probably agree more often than not. Jim Goulee of the Park People crafted an e-mail calling for the preservationists to quickly call their legislators to make sure that a half-percent tax increase doesn't just go for Regional Transportation Authorities, but that lawmakers put another half-percent tax increase for the county parks.
Tags: parks people, jim goluee, scott walker, jim sullivan, jim doyle

Travel & Visitors Guide - Jan. 21, 2009
Where do politicians like to hang out in Madison?
In honor of "Madison Week" here at OnMilwaukee.com, we asked a handful of elected officials from the Milwaukee area where they like to go for lunch, dinner and cocktails near the Capitol and where they would take a first-time visitor in order to get a feel for Madison.
Tags: madison, capitol, ted kanavas, alberta darling, jim sullivan, leah vukmir, jim ott

Politics - Oct. 27, 2006
Sizing up the candidates' Web sites
With Election Day slated for Nov. 7, candidates are bombarding voters with broadcast commercials, direct mailings and phone calls. With just more than a week left, we take a look at the Web sites of candidates in key races.
Tags: wisconsin, election, candidates, web sites, jim doyle, mark green, herb kohl, jb van hollen, kathleen falk, jim sullivan, tom reynolds, tom lorge