Politics

Campaign Cash: New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
Campaign Cash

New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads

Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops

Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.

Wisconsin Budget: Trump-GOP Tax Plan in Five Charts
Wisconsin Budget

Trump-GOP Tax Plan in Five Charts

Provisions will have huge impact on Wisconsin taxpayers.

Campaign Cash: Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
Campaign Cash

Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker

Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.

Murphy’s Law: Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
Murphy’s Law

Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal

It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?

Wisconsin Budget: 10 Surprises in Revised GOP Tax Plan
Wisconsin Budget

10 Surprises in Revised GOP Tax Plan

Some are head scratchers. Many have gotten little attention.

Special Report: Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
Special Report

Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard

County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.

Data Wonk: The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
Data Wonk

The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery

How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?

Campaign Cash: Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
Campaign Cash

Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands

They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.

Back in the News: WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract
Back in the News

WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract

After saying board members could now see contract, they will allow vote only on staff review of it.

Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?

Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?

Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.

Campaign Cash: Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
Campaign Cash

Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers

No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.