Politics
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Do Democrats Have a Future?
They need to get 55 percent of the vote to get back the legislature. Will any strategy work?
Nov 14th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Let Us Now Blame Mike Tate
Hatred for the state Democratic Chair is flowing. But is he at fault for the election debacle or was the party’s message lacking?
Nov 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Advocates Say State Not Serious About Drunken Driving
Four members of state task force on drunk driving resigned, calling it "a hollow process." Meanwhile legislative bills on issue have gone nowhere. Second story in a series.
Nov 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Modest Ranch Home of Ald. Joe Davis
The mayoral candidate lives in the Hampton Heights neighborhood where assessments have declined and crime has risen. Small wonder he's concerned about that issue.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
GOP Had More Campaign Cash — And Votes
Republican victories weren't about redistricting, but about more votes. But they did have a huge cash advantage.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Legacy of Annette Polly Williams
The author of school choice later became its opponent. Williams was controversial -- and misunderstood -- right to the end.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Jonathan Brostoff
"Without a doubt, some big investors are betting on Milwaukee’s future..."
Nov 10th, 2014 by Newaukee
Why Wisconsin Has Weak Laws on Drunken Driving
Legislators reject tougher penalties, even for repeat offenders. First of a series.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Republican Revolution Part II
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a really big agenda for Wisconsin. It reads like a papal encyclical.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Another Bad Transit Plan By County Board
Amendment slipped into budget has had no public review and could leave system $1 million short (or worse) by end of 2015.
Nov 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Hate Kevin Kennedy
The GAB director is an “embarrassment,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says. Embarrassing to who?
Nov 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
