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Murphy’s Law: The Rise of Special Interest Spending
Murphy’s Law

The Rise of Special Interest Spending

Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded since Citizens United. What’s the impact?

Shutdown May Cut Off Food Share Benefits

Shutdown May Cut Off Food Share Benefits

State official unsure whether there will be funding for the program given federal shutdown.

Vos May Amend Pre-Existing Conditions Bill

Vos May Amend Pre-Existing Conditions Bill

Open to some changes Evers wants, but not others. Vote scheduled for today.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Logan Reichenberger
NEWaukeean of the Week

Logan Reichenberger

"Since graduation I have fallen in love with the diverse history of the city..."

Sponsored: The Bad Boys of Baroque Return to Milwaukee
Sponsored

The Bad Boys of Baroque Return to Milwaukee

Red Priest will perform “The Baroque Bohemians” on January 26

The Contrarian: About that Republican Cash Surplus
The Contrarian

About that Republican Cash Surplus

The term is meaningless and such half-truths muddy our understanding of state budget.

Beyond Bail: Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Beyond Bail

Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.

Museums: Prohibition Exhibition Is Fascinating
Museums

Prohibition Exhibition Is Fascinating

County Historical Society show reveals city's unique place in "noble experiment" of 1920-1933.

What’s It Worth?: Journal Sentinel Buildings Worth A Lot
What’s It Worth?

Journal Sentinel Buildings Worth A Lot

Value of entire block and two buildings pegged at $13 million.

Photographer Documents Vintage Bar Signs

Photographer Documents Vintage Bar Signs

Wisconsin native captures vanishing way of life, vintage beer signs across this state and Midwest

The State of Politics: Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
The State of Politics

Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets

Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.

25% of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Unnecessary

25% of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Unnecessary

So says new study. But Wisconsin’s rate of prescribing antibiotics is below national average.