Politics
How Sheriff Clarke Wrecked House of Correction
And how it’s been improved since he lost control.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Kit Murphy McNally
Legislature Must Act to Help Veterans
Because of long wait times for veterans, their mental health care needs are not met.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz
Legislators Borrow $350 Million for Highways
Bipartisan law will drive up debt and take from general fund for education and other needs.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Abele Faces Attack on Free Bus Rides
Though his challenger for county exec, Chris Larson, is undecided on issue, it could still impact the race.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Not High in Taxes, Spending
Ranks 25th in spending and 21st in taxes and fees per capita.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Has Wisconsin Become a Can’t Do State?
State’s still lagging economy points to problems with political leadership.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Can Ryan Succeed as Speaker?
If he seeks innovative solutions, he might forge some grand compromises.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by John Torinus
Ira Robins Makes Bid for Kovac Seat
Launches campaign by making shocking, though, unsupported allegations.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
“The Answer Is No”
Wisconsin still won’t take federal cash to expand Medicaid.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Open Government is Good Government
Three bills will rewrite long-standing campaign finance, ethics and anti-corruption laws.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Conservation Voters Convene
Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.
Nov 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Republicans Ransack Civil Service System
Cronyism is seeping into our government.
Oct 30th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
