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Data Wonk: ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy
Data Wonk

ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy

ALEC ranks state high for its policies, but they haven’t improved economy.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Repeals Minimum Markup
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Repeals Minimum Markup

But business, tourism interests back current law on "unfair sales."

Murphy’s Law: The Failed Promise of Miller Park
Murphy’s Law

The Failed Promise of Miller Park

It didn’t make Brewers more competitive, yet its price tag keeps rising.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Eyes on Milwaukee

Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart

Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.

Data Wonk: WMC Manufactures Bogus Data
Data Wonk

WMC Manufactures Bogus Data

Does it show Manufacturing & Agriculture tax credit creates jobs? Nope.

Campaign Cash: Health Care Bigwigs Give Walker $44,000
Campaign Cash

Health Care Bigwigs Give Walker $44,000

Walker budget spends on medical education, health programs.

Campaign Cash: Kochs Support Prevailing Wage Bill
Campaign Cash

Kochs Support Prevailing Wage Bill

GOP bill pushed by ALEC and group's treasurer, Sen Leah Vukmir.

Op Ed: Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates
Op Ed

Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates

Rates are 32% higher than neighborhood states. Proposed bill addresses this.

Op Ed: Legalize Industrial Hemp
Op Ed

Legalize Industrial Hemp

Many other states have. It could be a boon to state’s economy.

Op Ed: Fixing Milwaukee’s Startup Culture
Op Ed

Fixing Milwaukee’s Startup Culture

Wisconsin is the worst state for startups. Why? And what can be done to improve?

Op Ed: Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
Op Ed

Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter

3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.

Celebrating 16 Black-Owned Restaurants

Celebrating 16 Black-Owned Restaurants

Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week spotlights a variety of restaurants, cafes.