Politics
Does Big Government Threaten Freedom?
The Church of the Gipper argues big government threatens freedom. But what about private parties? Such as Donald Trump.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Will Latinos Turn Out for Nov. 8 Election?
Hispanic voters in Wisconsin and beyond are poised to flex their political muscles, but disenchantment, language differences create barriers
Sep 14th, 2016 by Alejandra Armstrong, Sami Edge, Courtney Columbus and Emily L. Mahoney, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Tax Gimmick Would Have Little Benefit
Gov. Walker's back-to-school sales tax holiday comes with a $11 million a year price tag.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Why Wisconsin Needs Mexico
And how Trump’s get-tough policies will hurt the state.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Assembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget
Republican leaders announce “Forward” agenda, six months before Gov. Walker gives his 2017-19 budget to the new Legislature.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
College Students Face Unique Barriers to Voting
Courts have thrown out some requirements, but most college IDs can’t be used.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Elizabeth Campbell, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
State Losing Population Though Migration
27,000 people migrated since 2010, as Wisconsin's workforce declines.
Sep 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
The New Era of Restricting Voting
Wisconsin one of 20 states with a maze of new rules, as 1,400 new laws added 37 different voting requirements.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Emily L. Mahoney, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Decline of Reaganism
The Church of the Gipper is defied by Donald Trump. Will Republicans adjust their ideology?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Will Lawmakers Dare Raise Beer Tax?
Two Democrats propose first increase in 47 years. It may be a lonely crusade.
Sep 6th, 2016 by Steven Walters
