Politics
Special Elections Attract Local Interest
Milwaukee Democrats raising money for outstate special elections Walker resisted calling.
May 10th, 2018 by Michael HorneVeterans Blast Senate Candidate Kevin Nicholson
Republican candidate has questioned “thought process” of veterans who vote Democratic.
May 9th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public RadioTrickle Up Economics
The Great Recession’s huge impact on employment shows why trickle down doesn’t work.
May 9th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonTaylor Dropped From Legislature’s Top Committee
Her own party’s leader removes state Sen. Lena Taylor pending probe of dispute with staff.
May 9th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioDark Money Funds Special Election
GOP primary for state's 1st Senate District attracts independent expenditures.
May 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignNo, It’s Not About Impeachment
Midterm elections are about assuring checks and balances. Any move to impeach must be bipartisan.
May 9th, 2018 by Bill KaplanStop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Nixes Permit for Sand Mine
Sand-processing plant would destroy wetland. Its owner donated to state Republican Party.
May 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignAbout That Deficit, Sen. Johnson
Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.
May 8th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyGOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioDoes La Follette Believe in Democracy?
Secretary of State for 40 years, he calls his primary challenge "a nuisance.”
May 8th, 2018 by Chris WalkerCannabis Marchers Demand Legalization
8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.
May 7th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore