Politics

Data Wonk: GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Data Wonk

GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?

Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.

Campaign Cash: Kimberly-Clark Donated to Walker, Legislators
Campaign Cash

Kimberly-Clark Donated to Walker, Legislators

Paper industry gave $225,000. Walker wants state handout to Kimberly Clark.

Op Ed: Walker’s Work Rule Makes No Sense
Op Ed

Walker’s Work Rule Makes No Sense

Two-thirds of FoodShare recipients are blind, elderly, disabled or children and can’t work.

Forum Attendees Demand Local Police Chief

Forum Attendees Demand Local Police Chief

The also call for rebuilding trust between community and police.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader

She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."

Murphy’s Law: The World According to Paul Ryan
Murphy’s Law

The World According to Paul Ryan

He’s taking flak for just one tweet. Perhaps it’s a teachable moment.

Op Ed: On the Road to Autocracy
Op Ed

On the Road to Autocracy

Belief in American Exceptionalism may blind us to how our democracy is decaying.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination

Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.

The State of Politics: Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
The State of Politics

Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive

Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Releases Contractor Gun Photo

Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.

Back in the News: Majority Now Backs Fair Redistricting
Back in the News

Majority Now Backs Fair Redistricting

37 counties, two-thirds of state’s population, have passed “Fair Maps” resolution.

Your Right to Know: Officials Must Provide Electronic Records
Your Right to Know

Officials Must Provide Electronic Records

They are covered by open records laws and often easier to use.