Politics
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
County Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes
Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Barnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability
Democrat Lt. Gov-elect says he wants to fix issues impacting the entire state of Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Treasurer-Elect Godlewski Identifies Additional Responsibilities For Office
Treasurer's office survived an April 2018 referendum aimed at elimination
Dec 26th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Remarkable Tenure of Fred Risser
Now 91, he’s served 62 years in the Legislature as its greatest proponent of open government.
Dec 21st, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Lawmakers Clash On Tracking Foxconn Jobs
Audit shows subsidy could reward out-of-state jobs; Fitzgerald and Shilling differ on need to fix this.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lame Duck Law Helped Ashley Furniture
Big GOP donor benefits from flood control grant, gave Walker $56,100.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Liberals All Wrong on Early Voting Law
Actually Republicans have expanded early voting.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Rick Esenberg
The 27 Bedrooms of Chris Abele
New Shorewood manse gives him three places worth $8.2 million, though one may be sold.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
