Politics

Campaign Cash: Judge Nixes Permit for Sand Mine
Campaign Cash

Judge Nixes Permit for Sand Mine

Sand-processing plant would destroy wetland. Its owner donated to state Republican Party.

Murphy’s Law: About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson
Murphy’s Law

About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson

Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.

GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?

GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?

Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.

Op Ed: Does La Follette Believe in Democracy?
Op Ed

Does La Follette Believe in Democracy?

Secretary of State for 40 years, he calls his primary challenge "a nuisance.”

Photo Gallery: Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization
Photo Gallery

Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization

8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.

The State of Politics: 11 Bills the Legislature Killed
The State of Politics

11 Bills the Legislature Killed

2017-’18 losers include Tesla, Meteor Timber and a bill making sex with animals a felony.

Op Ed: Republicans Resist Net Neutrality Bill
Op Ed

Republicans Resist Net Neutrality Bill

Issue is critical to small businesses, who create most new jobs in the state.

Wisconsin Budget:  Farm Bill Will Leave Millions of Kids Hungry
Wisconsin Budget

Farm Bill Will Leave Millions of Kids Hungry

Analysis of federal bill show 11% of state food stamp recipients, including 23,369 kids, lose eligibility.

Farm Bill Threatens Thousands of Children

Farm Bill Threatens Thousands of Children

Nonpartisan analysis: 11% of state's food stamp recipients would lose eligibility under federal farm bill.

Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Administration

Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Administration

Suit by affiliates in Wisconsin, two other states claim changes to Title X program limit the care provided.

Back in the News: Pruitt Ruling Allows Foxconn Pollution
Back in the News

Pruitt Ruling Allows Foxconn Pollution

EPA head overrules his own staff to deliver victory for Walker and Trump.

Op Ed: Audit Shows Big Problems at State Fair Park
Op Ed

Audit Shows Big Problems at State Fair Park

Management issues, revenue shortfalls, contracts not tracked, environmental laws violated.