Politics
Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Republican Chair Wants It Both Ways On Trump
Trying to unite the party's Trump lovers and haters won't be easy nor morally palatable.
Jan 1st, 2023 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Lawmakers Plan Another Go At Unifying Pot Possession Fines
Report shows a patchwork of marijuana fines in Milwaukee County. Would require city to raise its fine.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022
Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Most Popular ‘Back in the News’ Columns
Ron Johnson, Foxconn, Kyle Rittenhouse and the richest people in Wisconsin all made news.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Do Democratic Voters Live Longer?
Data shows a powerful connection between life expectancy and partisanship.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls
Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist
Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Readers liked stories about Tims -- Michels and Ramthun. And Summerfest, its well paid leader and IRS complaint were hot stuff.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
State’s ‘Bounceback Grants’ a Model for Success
Using federal funds to give $10,000 grants to nearly 7,800 businesses in all 72 counties.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Missy Hughes
State’s Historic $6.5 Billion Surplus Small Compared to Minnesota’s
Many states are flush with cash. Minnesota has $18 billion surplus.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Race Divides Republicans
And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
