Politics
GOP Outside Groups Far Outspend Dems
Through August, $4.9 million spent on state’s Republican candidates versus $1.1 million for Democrats.
Sep 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCouncil Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneYoung Voters, Black Voters Key to Election?
Two separate groups working on voter turnout could have big impact.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyThe Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneFederal Agents Arrest 30 State Immigrants
Crackdown by ICE agents arrests two in Milwaukee, 11 in Madison.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public RadioDo Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContextMore Regulation of School Choice a Mistake
Study shows higher quality schools less likely to accept funding as rules increase.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Dr. Will FlandersDemocratic Program Recruits Women Candidates
Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Steven WaltersThe 8 Lessons of Foxconn
Political leaders looking for what not to do could learn so much from Foxconn deal.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Jon Peacock and Joanne BrownIllinois Cyber Hacking Worries Wisconsin
Election officials here work to prevent Russian hacking that gained access to 500,000 Illinois voters.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe Best Governor Money Can Buy
Just about every Walker policy was bought by special interests.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy