Politics
Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem
Daughter of GOP legislator and former Democratic leader’s problems call for state response.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Casey Hoff
State Won’t Meet Prison Rape Guidelines
Walker commission rejects improvements, kicks issue to long-range study.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The More Guns, Less Crime Scam
Questionable research shows Right To Carry reduces crime. Here’s the full story.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Should State Drop “America’s Dairyland” Slogan?
Big bucks WMC wants license plates changed. Big bucks Dairy Business group disagrees.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Cuts 15% of Sign Language Interpreters
System needs reform. Proposed law is badly needed.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Andrea Jones
Abele Battles Board on Budget
Once again. Even if it means swapping their old ideological positions.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Ways to Reduce Gun Deaths
It’s not about mass shootings, but about stopping the quieter deaths that happen daily.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Patrick Dunphy
State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers
GOP’s repeal of False Claims Act a “green light” to steal from taxpayers?
Oct 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Christensen and Madeline Sweitzer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Will “Riot Bill” Threaten Non-Violent Protestors?
Even some GOP legislators have qualms about proposed law.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line
Northern counties in decline. Attention must be paid, WisTax leader says.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Judges At MU Panel Demand Recusal Rules
Common Cause and judges at town hall meeting say state’s judicial system must be reformed.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
