Politics

Campaign Cash: Special Interests Battle Over Workers Comp
Campaign Cash

Special Interests Battle Over Workers Comp

Big business group wants bill setting payment rates to health plans, medical society opposed.

Murphy’s Law: Will City Reform Municipal Court?
Murphy’s Law

Will City Reform Municipal Court?

Too many judges, indigent defendants treated badly, reform needed.

Wisconsin Budget: Good, Bad News on Medicaid Costs
Wisconsin Budget

Good, Bad News on Medicaid Costs

State personal income growth trails nation, but that means more federal funds for Medicaid.

Campaign Cash: NRA Gives $3.6 Million to Walker, Legislators
Campaign Cash

NRA Gives $3.6 Million to Walker, Legislators

Just one Democrat benefits from gun lobby’s generous donations.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Op Ed: De-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact
Op Ed

De-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact

State requirements for nurses, plumbers, CPAs and other jobs could be scrapped.

Data Wonk: The Lessons of Repeal and Replace
Data Wonk

The Lessons of Repeal and Replace

Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.

Campaign Cash: Democrat’s Bill Restores Elections Commission Staff
Campaign Cash

Democrat’s Bill Restores Elections Commission Staff

Walker used a veto to slash staff of state’s watchdog agency.

Plenty of Horne: US Treasurer’s Name Misspelled on Official Site
Plenty of Horne

US Treasurer’s Name Misspelled on Official Site

Her name goes on all U.S. dollars, but Trump administration unsure of spelling.

Op Ed: Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?
Op Ed

Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?

Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.

Court Watch: County Must Pay $6.7 Million Verdict
Court Watch

County Must Pay $6.7 Million Verdict

Judge rules insurer not liable for sexual assault of County Jail inmate.

Murphy’s Law: How to Buy a University Department
Murphy’s Law

How to Buy a University Department

Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.