Politics
Decline of the Dairy State
Walker’s policies may help depopulate farms. How will cities be affected?
Apr 16th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Say Goodbye to the Party of Lincoln
State Sen. Dale Schultz retires, shaking his head at how the Republican Party has changed.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why America’s Roads Are More Dangerous
U.S. and Wisconsin have seen less decline in traffic fatalities than other countries. Why?
Apr 15th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Governor Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Bill to protect bikers and pedestrians and a separate bill allowing biking on state trails after 11 p.m. were both passed by legislature.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The Extraordinary Fiscal Liberalism of David Clarke
It’s difficult to find anyone who increases his budget faster than Sheriff Clarke.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
More Transit Funding Needed, Fitch Ratings Warns
Economy could suffer if governments don't recognize decline in driving and other trends that favor transit.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Big Money Backfires in Local Elections
Attempts by Koch Brothers and other outsiders to outspend locals and elect friendly parties doesn't work.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?
Legislature votes 132-1 to expand Milwaukee program monitoring gunshots.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Will Waukesha Be Less Hostile to Milwaukee?
Defeat of Mayor Jeff Scrima could mean better relations between the two cities.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes
Except the WMC business lobby and Realtors Association, who are glad Walker signed it.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
