Politics - Nov. 20, 2009
The politics of the veto
There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when it came to cutting County positions that deal with mental health, alcohol and other drug abuse issues, and other services. Plus, more details on a plan for the mayor's office to take over control of MPS and the latest from the DNR.
Tags: milwaukee county supervisors, scott walker, budget, veto, dnr, mps

Politics - Nov. 13, 2009
Could this guy be Wisconsin's next governor?
There's another person -- not Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (who is expected to announce his decision to enter next year's race this week) -- considering running for Wisconsin governor as a Democrat.
Tags: Kevin Conroy, Third Wave, Tom Barrett, Wisconsin Governor, Hologic, Mark Neumann, Scott Walker, madison, Exact Sciences

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 8, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Lakefront parking meters
County Executive Scott Walked has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront attractions with the hope of closing a growing budget gap. What do you think, Milwaukee? Here's your chance to voice your opinion.
Tags: milwaukee county, scott walker, bradford beach, mckinley marina, parking meters, veterans park

Politics - Nov. 6, 2009
Parking meter madness
County Executive Scott Walker has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront spots like Bradford Beach, Veterans Park and McKinley Marina in an effort to help close a growing budget gap. But, considering how well the LUKE meters have worked at times -- including this week's issue with daylight savings tme -- is it really a good idea?
Tags: scott walker, LUKE meters, mckinley marina, grafton dam

Politics - Oct. 29, 2009
Dick Leinenkugel for Governor?
Should Commerce Secretary Richard "Dick" Leinenkugel run for governor? Why not?
Tags: Richard, Leinenkugel, Dick Leinenkugel, Wisconsin governor, marquette, mark Neumann, Scott Walker, Tom Barrett, Jim Doyle, 2010, state of Wisconsin, leinie's