Politics

Op Ed: Godleweski Is Best Choice for State Treasurer
Op Ed

Godleweski Is Best Choice for State Treasurer

Candidate who helped save the office is best qualified to make it a check on the governor.

Wall Blasts Walker, Schimel on Youth Prison

Wall Blasts Walker, Schimel on Youth Prison

Former corrections secretary says governor, AG ignored Lincoln Hills abuses for political reasons.

Op Ed: Charter Schools Hurt Traditional Public Schools
Op Ed

Charter Schools Hurt Traditional Public Schools

They divert public funds to schools that are less accountable.

House Confidential: A Home Built for Entertaining
House Confidential

A Home Built for Entertaining

Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.

Campaign Cash: Out-of-State Money Backs AG Candidates
Campaign Cash

Out-of-State Money Backs AG Candidates

In July, about half of the largest contributors to candidates came from outside of Wisconsin.

Race for Governor: Democrats Make Closing Arguments
Race for Governor

Democrats Make Closing Arguments

Lively gubernatorial debate covered topics from Gov. Walker's worst action to cutting the state's prison population.

Your Right to Know: Governments Hide Hiring Process
Your Right to Know

Governments Hide Hiring Process

They violate law requiring release of finalists’ names, means less scrutiny of questionable hires.

Data Wonk: The Trouble with Freedom Indices
Data Wonk

The Trouble with Freedom Indices

Assumption that government spending reduces freedom limits the ability to assess government programs.

Black Women Look to Change the Political Landscape

Black Women Look to Change the Political Landscape

Event attendees create political agenda for Milwaukee based on the wants and needs of black women.

Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?

Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?

Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Eyes on Milwaukee

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Justice Dallet Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Justice Dallet Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Says in this time of division our future "lies in accepting and honoring our differences."