Politics

Campaign Cash: Business Lobby Delays “Dark Stores” Bill?
Campaign Cash

Business Lobby Delays “Dark Stores” Bill?

Bill overturns ruling that assesses big-box stores as though they are empty.

Op Ed: Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship
Op Ed

Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship

Violates his pledge and adopts policy he once condemned to get conservative appointed judge.

The Contrarian: Conservatives Should Favor Gas Tax Hike
The Contrarian

Conservatives Should Favor Gas Tax Hike

And many do. But a minority of legislators are calling the shots.

Op Ed: Sensenbrenner Asleep on Charlottesville?
Op Ed

Sensenbrenner Asleep on Charlottesville?

Congressman’s explanations on this don’t seem to add up.

The State of Politics: Foxconn Biggest Deal in State History
The State of Politics

Foxconn Biggest Deal in State History

Review of past deals shows its 35 times more than biggest prior state payout.

The Contrarian: Paul Soglin Strikes a Pose
The Contrarian

Paul Soglin Strikes a Pose

Oh-so virtuous Madison Mayor takes down Confederate Memorial.

Biking: Walker Ignores Biking on State Committee
Biking

Walker Ignores Biking on State Committee

No biking, pedestrian representatives on autonomous vehicles committee.

Op Ed: The Many Broken Promises of Foxconn
Op Ed

The Many Broken Promises of Foxconn

Why give away billions to a company that can’t be trusted?

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Would End Mining Moratorium
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Would End Mining Moratorium

Proposal would open door to copper, lead and zinc mines in the Northwoods.

Wisconsin Budget: Foxconn Could Take Till 2058 To Pay Off
Wisconsin Budget

Foxconn Could Take Till 2058 To Pay Off

Taxpayers could lose big, depending on number of jobs created, how long company in business.

Op Ed: Barrett Must Overrule FPC Pursuit Order
Op Ed

Barrett Must Overrule FPC Pursuit Order

Fire & Police Commission ignored century of precedent by demanding Flynn alter pursuit policy.

Campaign Cash: More Republican Dark Money to 527 Groups
Campaign Cash

More Republican Dark Money to 527 Groups

GOP donors give $1.2 million, Democrats give $824,000 in first half of 2017.