Politics

MKE County: Should County Move South Shore Beach?
MKE County

Should County Move South Shore Beach?

County officials have funded design options to improve the often polluted beach.

Wisconsin Budget: Voters Choose Education Over Tax Cuts
Wisconsin Budget

Voters Choose Education Over Tax Cuts

By overwhelming margins, voters in all areas of state feel schools have gotten worse, need more money.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Helped Tammy Baldwin
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Helped Tammy Baldwin

They picked the wrong candidate. That could hand election to Baldwin.

Op Ed: Health Care At Issue In Senate Campaign
Op Ed

Health Care At Issue In Senate Campaign

Vukmir would repeal Obamacare, leave many without health coverage.

Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended

Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended

Critics charge attorney general shouldn’t have taken four years to fix the problem.

Campaign Cash: Foxconn Partners Are Big Walker Donors
Campaign Cash

Foxconn Partners Are Big Walker Donors

Aurora, Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls help create Foxconn venture fund while donating to governor.

The State of Politics: Clash Over Assessments, Property Tax Brewing
The State of Politics

Clash Over Assessments, Property Tax Brewing

“Dark store” loophole, levy limits and revenue options are looming issues at the Capitol.

Op Ed: How To Be a Dark Money Donor
Op Ed

How To Be a Dark Money Donor

It’s so easy in Wisconsin. Though it's not very democratic.

Runoff At Foxconn Site Raises Concerns

Runoff At Foxconn Site Raises Concerns

Project director says rain event was unusual and problem was addressed the same day.

Op Ed: Why Single Payer Health Care is Best Approach
Op Ed

Why Single Payer Health Care is Best Approach

More inclusive, more efficient, easier to understand — and cheaper long term.

Campaign Cash: The Huge Clout of Bradley Foundation
Campaign Cash

The Huge Clout of Bradley Foundation

Milwaukee foundation gave $37 million last year to conservative groups, and many then spend to elect Republicans.

Health Coverage Steady After Decline

Health Coverage Steady After Decline

State enrollment in Affordable Care Act steady this year after 13% drop in last year.