Politics

City Hall: The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
City Hall

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

Data Wonk: What Do Voters Want from Justices?
Data Wonk

What Do Voters Want from Justices?

Screnock’s defeat suggests they want integrity, not a Supreme Court bought by special interests.

Op Ed: Remembering Barbara Bush
Op Ed

Remembering Barbara Bush

Her warmth and friendliness will be missed by all Americans.

Campaign Cash: Walker Signs Bill Sought By Landlords
Campaign Cash

Walker Signs Bill Sought By Landlords

Lessens tenant rights and overthrows host of local government controls on rental properties.

Op Ed: Republicans Have Abandoned Their Principles
Op Ed

Republicans Have Abandoned Their Principles

And voters may make them pay in November.

Murphy’s Law: The Full File on Foxconn
Murphy’s Law

The Full File on Foxconn

City report on Foxconn’s history is eye opening. Why didn’t state do its due diligence?

Campaign Cash: Democratic Group Books $500,000 TV Ads
Campaign Cash

Democratic Group Books $500,000 TV Ads

All for governors race. Falls far short of planned ads for Walker.

Campaign Cash: Robin Vos’s Title Loan Trip Troubles
Campaign Cash

Robin Vos’s Title Loan Trip Troubles

Company pays for his trip to London, he backs less regulations on its high interest loans.

Op Ed: Dark Store Loophole Costs Taxpayers
Op Ed

Dark Store Loophole Costs Taxpayers

Republicans blocked bill that prevented big box retailers shifting taxes to homeowners.

The State of Politics: Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State
The State of Politics

Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State

House members from Wisconsin average 16 years in office, nearly double the national average.

Op Ed: Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech
Op Ed

Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech

Legislator taking down sign he disagreed with violates a bedrock American principle.

Op Ed: Stronger Action Needed on Opioid Crisis
Op Ed

Stronger Action Needed on Opioid Crisis

Walker turned down needed funds. More integrated, broad-ranging approach needed.