Politics - March 27, 2009
Seeking a sense of balance on the big ballast issue
It sounds like a noble goal: tighten up the rules on ships emptying ballast water in order to keep invasive and foreign species from contaminating the Great Lakes. A group of mayors and industry types is pushing for the state to essentially do nothing. The American Great Lakes Association says Wisconsin's three major ports would be cut off from international trade and agricultural exports if forced to follow the proposed permit for their ports.
Tags: great lakes, ballast, ports, steve fisher, american great lakes association, Wiconsin DNR, American Conservative Union, Paul Ryan, Jim Sensenbrenner, Marina Dimitrijevic, honeywell, green print, ashanti hamilton, tony zielinski, carlos santiago

Politics - Dec. 7, 2007
Mandatory car insurance plan circles the Capitol
State Sen. John Lehman (D-Racine) is circulating a bill that would require all drivers to carry insurance providing coverage of up to $50,000 for personal injury and $10,000 for property damage.
Tags: tony zielinski, ozaukee county, mike gravel, dennis kucinich, barack obama, cynthia mckinney, green party, wisconsin auto insurance, ashanti hamilton, sharon robinson, veolia, milwaukee metropolitan sewerage district

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 - Nov. 28, 2007
What concerns voters now
What's the most important issue facing the state these days? According to a recent poll by St. Norbert's College, it's high taxes and government spending.
Tags: Doyle, St. Norbert, Ashanti Hamilton, Milwaukee River, Milwaukee Country Club, River Hills, Johnson Health Clinic, Mercy HOusing Lakefront, Isaac Coggs Clinic, Club Escape

Politics - Sept. 21, 2007
Sullivan's proposal would offer a safe ride home
State Sen. Jim Sullivan (D-Wauwatosa) is pitching a bill that would use $15 from drunk driving tickets for a program offering free rides home for over-served bar patrons.
Tags: State Sen. Jim Sullivan, Ashanti Hamilton, Jerell Jones, Gary George, C. Orlando Owens, Jeff Plale, Bob and Brian, Wisconsin Tavern League, Glenn Grothman