Politics

Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation

Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation

Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.

Wisconsin Budget: 6 Trends Hurting State’s Workers
Wisconsin Budget

6 Trends Hurting State’s Workers

State’s shrinking middle class can’t be reversed unless these trends change.

Op Ed: Will Walker Learn From Hurricane Harvey?
Op Ed

Will Walker Learn From Hurricane Harvey?

Texas ignored good planning and impact of climate change. The results are clear.

Your Right to Know: Officials Shouldn’t Block Twitter, Facebook Users
Your Right to Know

Officials Shouldn’t Block Twitter, Facebook Users

Courts have ruled against blocking certain users of official Facebook pages, Twitter feeds.

Meet Clarke Square’s Resident Artist

Meet Clarke Square’s Resident Artist

Painter Erick Ledesma is first artist to serve Cesar Chavez Business Improvement District.

Back in the News: Why Did Sheriff Clarke Resign?
Back in the News

Why Did Sheriff Clarke Resign?

It’s all about his love of Donald Trump -- and the media spotlight.

Wisconsin Budget: Ryan Creates Disincentives To Work
Wisconsin Budget

Ryan Creates Disincentives To Work

Paul Ryan criticizes such disincentives but his policies worsen the problem.

Op Ed: Don’t Cut Historic Tax Credits
Op Ed

Don’t Cut Historic Tax Credits

They’re Walker's most successful economic development program. So why would he cut them?

State Unfair to Big Cities, Henken Says

State Unfair to Big Cities, Henken Says

At MU interview series, Public Policy Forum leader says Milwaukee needs a sales tax.

Op Ed: Trump Says “You’re Fired” to Republicans
Op Ed

Trump Says “You’re Fired” to Republicans

He’s at war with nearly every GOP leader; where does that leave the party?

Murphy’s Law: The Hit Job on Chief Flynn
Murphy’s Law

The Hit Job on Chief Flynn

Someone leaks incomplete report to Journal Sentinel, which slams chief with it.

Data Wonk: Judges Consider a Democratic Gerrymander
Data Wonk

Judges Consider a Democratic Gerrymander

Maryland uses same technique as Wisconsin, but to benefit Democrats.