Politics

Op Ed: Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Op Ed

Foxconn Water Request Violates Law

Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.

Let Us All Praise and Use Hemp

Let Us All Praise and Use Hemp

Thousands attend city’s first hemp convention at -- really? -- Serb Hall.

The State of Politics: School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate
The State of Politics

School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate

81% of voters favor background checks. Democrats support, Republicans oppose them.

Op Ed: More Prisons Won’t Reduce Crime
Op Ed

More Prisons Won’t Reduce Crime

Alternatives to prison for lesser offenders save taxes, lower crime.

Op Ed: Walker Doesn’t Merit Open Records Award
Op Ed

Walker Doesn’t Merit Open Records Award

As governor and county exec he's been consistently hostile to open records.

Your Right to Know: Opees Honor Good Deeds and Bad
Your Right to Know

Opees Honor Good Deeds and Bad

Freedom of Information Council's awards go to Gov. Walker and several journalists.

Campaign Cash: WMC Backs Kimberly-Clark Subsidy
Campaign Cash

WMC Backs Kimberly-Clark Subsidy

Business lobbying group and Kimberly-Clark have both donated to Walker.

Great Lakes Echo: Trump Threatens Great Lakes Funding
Great Lakes Echo

Trump Threatens Great Lakes Funding

Sea Grant had $20.6 million impact on Wisconsin, $66 million on nearby states in 2016.

Op Ed: Ryan Finally Stands Up to Trump
Op Ed

Ryan Finally Stands Up to Trump

Why he did it and what it shows about House Speaker's moral fiber.

Data Wonk: Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
Data Wonk

Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?

New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.

Bus Line to Foxconn Could Transport Workers

Bus Line to Foxconn Could Transport Workers

Lipscomb proposal could transport thousands, promote regional transportation.

Campaign Cash: GOP Far Outspends Democrats on 527 Groups
Campaign Cash

GOP Far Outspends Democrats on 527 Groups

Republicans raised $2.8 million, Democrats $1.7 million in 2017.