Politics
Democrats Make Closing Arguments
Lively gubernatorial debate covered topics from Gov. Walker's worst action to cutting the state's prison population.
Aug 9th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governments Hide Hiring Process
They violate law requiring release of finalists’ names, means less scrutiny of questionable hires.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Larry Gallup
The Trouble with Freedom Indices
Assumption that government spending reduces freedom limits the ability to assess government programs.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Black Women Look to Change the Political Landscape
Event attendees create political agenda for Milwaukee based on the wants and needs of black women.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Dallet Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Says in this time of division our future "lies in accepting and honoring our differences."
Aug 7th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline
Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Nicole Ki, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Remembering Mike Ellis
He dealt in deals, barbs, facts and fiction.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Putin, Facebook and Me
Zuckerberg’s crackdown on nefarious ads has gone way overboard. Even a veteran’s group is suspect.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Bill Christofferson
State Parties Breaking Fundraising Records
$4.9 million raised for campaigns in first half of 2018; GOP gets 23% more than Democrats.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Huge Drop in Refugees to State
Big drop in 2017, 2018, part of national trend, biggest state impact on Milwaukee.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
