Politics

Op Ed: Don’t Legalize Marijuana
Op Ed

Don’t Legalize Marijuana

Kids who overdose on hard drugs all started with pot.

Data Wonk: The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
Data Wonk

The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court

It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?

Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.

Wisconsin Budget: Tax Plan Will Widen Racial Wealth Gap
Wisconsin Budget

Tax Plan Will Widen Racial Wealth Gap

Federal estate tax rollback mostly benefits whites, leaving blacks, Latinos further behind.

Back in the News: Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader
Back in the News

Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader

Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.

Campaign Cash: Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Campaign Cash

Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support

Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.

Op Ed: Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds
Op Ed

Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds

Secrecy and lies used to pass it. How much will Trump, Ron Johnson personally benefit?

Broken Whistle: Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Broken Whistle

Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?

Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses

Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.

Op Ed: Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System
Op Ed

Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System

After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.

The State of Politics: Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol
The State of Politics

Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol

When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?

Campaign Cash: Tavern League Has Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Tavern League Has Capitol Clout

More than $2 million in campaign donations helps explain state’s weaker laws on drunk driving.