Politics

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.

Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage

Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage

1,200 activists gather to launch new campaign addressing low wages in Milwaukee.

Data Wonk: Is California the Future?
Data Wonk

Is California the Future?

The data about California may have political and economic lessons for Wisconsin.

Eviction Law Impacts Domestic Violence Victims

Eviction Law Impacts Domestic Violence Victims

State’s latest pro-landlord law makes it harder for abused partners with financial difficulties.

Op Ed: Walker Tries to Rig the System
Op Ed

Walker Tries to Rig the System

He’s suing to slash my authority as state superintendent, and forcing me to use attorney hostile to my views.

Op Ed: UW-Oshkosh Criminal Charges a Mistake
Op Ed

UW-Oshkosh Criminal Charges a Mistake

Smells of prosecutorial overreach, but shows need for tightening UW System rules.

Campaign Cash: Greater Wisconsin Committee Spends Big
Campaign Cash

Greater Wisconsin Committee Spends Big

But the liberal group has mostly lost in elections since 2010.

Op Ed: Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption
Op Ed

Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption

AG condemns award for rehabilitated lawyer and State Bar caves in to Schimel’s complaint.

Op Ed: The Special Interests Governor
Op Ed

The Special Interests Governor

Average citizens don't count when Walker and Republicans decide environmental policy.

Campaign Cash: New Law Could Increase Pollution, Flooding
Campaign Cash

New Law Could Increase Pollution, Flooding

Special interest-backed GOP bill restricts local government regulations of storm water runoff.