Politics
Can Walker Win Reelection?
And what’s the secret -- so far -- of his success?
Nov 13th, 2017 by Steven WaltersState Leaves Counties to Sue Drug Companies
Opioid costs hurting counties, but legislature, Schimel won’t take action.
Nov 11th, 2017 by State Senators Janet Bewley and Dave HansenSeager Out as Fire Fighters Head?
Sources say controversial leader took second in vote, faces runoff election.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCouncil Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNew GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCouncil Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneTrump-GOP Tax Plan in Five Charts
Provisions will have huge impact on Wisconsin taxpayers.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusMega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWalker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?
Nov 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy10 Surprises in Revised GOP Tax Plan
Some are head scratchers. Many have gotten little attention.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Jon PeacockOpioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?
Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson