Politics
Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Schimel Concedes Election to Kaul
Republican attorney general won’t seek recount, lost by 17,000 votes to Democrat Josh Kaul.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Gallagher A Reformer?
Wisconsin congressman proposes reforms, but ignores the elephant in the room.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Advice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Congress Is Broken, Rep. Gallagher Says
Republican from state’s 8th district writes Atlantic story saying Congress too dominated by President and parties.
Nov 17th, 2018 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Failed to Lead on Election Night
Not giving a concession speech showed his lack of character. And not the first such failure.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Giampietro Nomination Deserves Full Hearing
Sen. Baldwin should reconsider her opposition to his judicial nomination.
Nov 16th, 2018 by George Mitchell
City’s Restaurant Grading System Threatened
State board votes to prohibit system grading restaurants for food safety.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Voters Approve $1.3 Billion More for Schools
Since 2012 state has cut school spending by cumulative $3.5 billon. Local referendums plugging the gap.
Nov 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Could State Lose a Congressional Seat?
2020 Population projections show Wisconsin on the bubble for a drop to seven seats.
Nov 15th, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson, WisContext
