Politics

Your Right to Know: Odd Case Shows Folly of Official Secrecy
Your Right to Know

Odd Case Shows Folly of Official Secrecy

Racine judge actually seals the proceedings of an open-records suit.

Murphy’s Law: City a Leader in White Nationalism
Murphy’s Law

City a Leader in White Nationalism

New Berlin is headquarters for neo-Nazi party founded by George Lincoln Rockwell.

Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line

Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line

County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.

MKE County: County Will Push for More State Funding
MKE County

County Will Push for More State Funding

Resolution creates "Fair Deal" work group backed by Abele and board to address county fiscal crisis.

Op Ed: Scott Walker Lacks Ethics
Op Ed

Scott Walker Lacks Ethics

That’s why four of his cabinet secretaries, including me, have condemned him.

“We’re In a Battle For America’s Soul”

“We’re In a Battle For America’s Soul”

Joe Biden campaigns for Baldwin, Evers, takes down Trump in Madison

Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions

Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions

Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.

Murphy’s Law: The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Murphy’s Law

The Fight Against Gerrymandering

Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.

Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?

Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?

4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.

Race for Governor: Walker, Evers Differ on Gun Laws
Race for Governor

Walker, Evers Differ on Gun Laws

Evers favors universal background checks, Walker mum on issue.

“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”

“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”

Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.

The State of Politics: Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
The State of Politics

Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol

But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?