Politics

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion

Loss could have been as high as $19 billion under original plan, study says.

Behold the Democratic Green Team

Behold the Democratic Green Team

“Forward on Climate” package includes bills on green banks, weatherizing schools.

Data Wonk: How We View Undocumented Immigrants
Data Wonk

How We View Undocumented Immigrants

Polls show even state’s Republican voters overwhelmingly oppose current policies.

Kaul Pushes Assembly for Rape Kit Bill

Kaul Pushes Assembly for Rape Kit Bill

AG wants legislation to ensure no more backlog of untested sexual assault kits.

City Hall: An Aldermanic Rematch on South Side
City Hall

An Aldermanic Rematch on South Side

Donovan's aide Patty Doherty will again run against Scott Spiker.

Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’

Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’

“I think she would win.” And compares recall he won to impeachment fight.

City Hall: Council to Review Fire & Police Commission
City Hall

Council to Review Fire & Police Commission

Sudden review comes after FPC cancels meeting and troubles at commission reported.

Op Ed: Let the Fish Run Free
Op Ed

Let the Fish Run Free

Let’s move to create fish passage at the Kletzsch Park dam.

Your Right to Know: Don’t Block Anonymous Requests
Your Right to Know

Don’t Block Anonymous Requests

Some governments refuse anonymous requests for open records. That’s illegal. And anti-democratic.

Murphy’s Law: Grant Langley Will Run for Reelection
Murphy’s Law

Grant Langley Will Run for Reelection

City attorney's decision sets up race against his old friend, attorney Vince Bobot.

Campaign Cash: State Dental Group Has Big Teeth
Campaign Cash

State Dental Group Has Big Teeth

Has spent $2.4 million on campaign donations and lobbying, getting a dozen bills it favors passed.

City Hall: Trouble at Fire & Police Commission?
City Hall

Trouble at Fire & Police Commission?

Second public resignation and much staff turnover under new executive director.