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

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 - Sept. 19, 2008
SWRPC sees increased scrutiny, federal complaints
The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission is getting closer scrutiny these days. The NAACP and the ACLU filed a complaint with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance of the U.S. Department of Labor. According to the ACLU, the complaint came about after SEWRPC said it would not do an outside search for a new director and assistant director.
Tags: southeastern wisconsin regional planning commission, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Ted Kanavas, Mary Lazich, Mark gundrum, suzanne jeskewitz, jeff stone, leah vukmir, polly williams, leon young, fred kessler, allan lasee, kevin barrett, naacp, acl

Politics - Sept. 7, 2007
Healthy Wisconsin deserves healthy debate
Allow me to encourage you to attend the next Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The forum is titled, "Healthy Wisconsin: Effective Reform or a Burdensome New Tax?"
Tags: healthcare, press club, Jon Richards, David Riemer, Leah Vukmir, Richard Blomquist