Politics
Top Ten Stories of the Year
Which had the most impact on Wisconsin? The envelope, please.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker, Master of Deception
Whenever the governor insists a policy is “not a priority,” you can probably assume the contrary.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Twas A Night In Wisconsin
Tis the season for a wry, poetic reflection on Wisconsin politics.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Chisholm Decision Triggers Controversy
DA decides not to charge officer who killed mentally ill man, leaving community divided over issue.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
“Jock Tax” Will Actually Increase Your Taxes
Proposal to fund NBA arena is really a Republican Tax Increase to help billionaire owners pay for the facility.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Jennifer O’Hear and Lloyd Johnson
Cut Income Tax or Property Tax?
While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Taxes and Inequality
Have Walker’s tax changes increased or decreased inequality in the state?
Dec 19th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Foundation Helps Herb Kohl Get $20 Million Windfall
His “$100 million gift” to Greater Milwaukee Foundation will gain him huge tax break for supporting new NBA arena.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
How a Gun Club Pollutes Lake Michigan
The Cudahy Gun Club’s shooters add one ton of lead to the lake per year. So why does the county board allow this?
Dec 18th, 2014 by Rick Kaiser
State Fights Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions
Plan would cut emissions by 34% and costs for state, Walker administration figures show. So why the resistance?
Dec 17th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
County Mental Health Board’s Slow Start Prompts Questions
Volunteer board and emphasis on community-based care has worked in other cities but going slow here.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Delays Streetcar Until January
Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
