Politics
State Democrats Buried by Outside Funding
GOP express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million compared to just $6.6 million by Democratic groups.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHealth Department Faces Criminal Probe
Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Republicans Lie About Health Care
The reality is they can’t create an alternative way to cover pre-existing conditions.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonCanvassers Target Black Voters
City’s turnout was down in 2016, canvassers seek to convince more to vote.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioWalker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads
Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Launches Children’s Savings Accounts
City and United Way will start all MPS K-5 students with $25 in a savings account.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Jobs Agency Still a Failure
Walker administration blames director who left in 2012, but four audits in six years show problems persist.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutGOP Legislative Candidates Have 3-1 Edge in Cash
But state’s Democratic legislative candidates raised nearly as much since January.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignFor Some Wisconsin Voters, Road Quality is a Major Concern
People all over state worry about transportation infrastructure
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioGovernor’s Race Enters Wishlist Phase
Walker and Evers promise increased spending for roads and schools, but haven’t said how to pay for them.
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Steven WaltersWalker, Evers Talk Taxes, Health Care, Immigration At First Debate
Gubernatorial candidates also discuss criticism from former Walker cabinet secretaries; charges of plagiarism at Wisconsin's DPI.
Oct 21st, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioPresident Trump is Beyond Divisive
He respects no one, maybe not even himself, and never seeks win-win outcomes.
Oct 19th, 2018 by John Torinus