Politics
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Plan Will Widen Racial Wealth Gap
Federal estate tax rollback mostly benefits whites, leaving blacks, Latinos further behind.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader
Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds
Secrecy and lies used to pass it. How much will Trump, Ron Johnson personally benefit?
Dec 5th, 2017 by Bill Kaplan
Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Leo Vartorella, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses
Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System
After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol
When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?
Dec 4th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Tavern League Has Capitol Clout
More than $2 million in campaign donations helps explain state’s weaker laws on drunk driving.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Law Stacks Constitutional Convention
Wisconsin 28th state to approve convention; 7 of 9 state delegates would be Republican.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Increases penalties for careless drivers who kill or injure bicyclists, pedestrians.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
