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Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Leo Vartorella, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismGOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses
Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCommon Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCourt Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismAn Early Mediterranean Christmas
The Boston Camerata and SHARQ Arabic Music Ensemble explore 700 years of Mediterranean music based on the Nativity Story, at historic St Joseph Chapel on Milwaukee’s South Side. Dec 9 and 10.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Early Music NowCity Panel Okays Live Block Shrinkage
Bucks change plan: complex will have beer, but may not have a brewery.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Undermines U.S. Justice System
After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Casey HoffSanta Rampage Draws a Throng
17th annual Santa Cycle Rampage had great weather and hordes of ho-ho-hoing bikers.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Jack FennimoreCouture Seeks Commercial Tenants
44-story apartment tower will have 40,000 square left for a grocer, restaurants, medical office.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneSex Can Be Issue in the Capitol
When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?
Dec 4th, 2017 by Steven WaltersTavern League Has Capitol Clout
More than $2 million in campaign donations helps explain state’s weaker laws on drunk driving.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign