Politics
Walker Sees End to Massive Spending on Gov’s Race
The 2014 race and its total of $60 million in campaign donations, won't be repeated, he assures reporter.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Is a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jason Smathers
U.S. Supreme Court Case Threatens Health Care
Wisconsin and 34 states that didn’t set up health care exchanges could lose all coverage under Obamacare.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Won’t Rule Out Signing Right to Work
In a wide-ranging interview Tuesday with WCIJ, governor declines to take a stand on numerous issues.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
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
