Politics
Secretive Votes by Legislature Are Wrong
Voting by mailed ballots rather than in person violates open government.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Christa WesterbergWMC Wants Another Business Tax Break
Bill increases construction industry tax exemption; pushed by legislator whose business will benefit.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWalker Is No Tommy Thompson
But in his less inclusive, more political way, he may be just as successful.
Jun 1st, 2017 by John TorinusHow MMAC Peddles Influence
Milwaukee business group has spent $2.4 million on campaigns and lobbying.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLocal Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Federal Election Study Needed
Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity could answer many important questions.
May 31st, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeUS Supreme Court Wrong on Redistricting?
By focusing only on racial gerrymandering justices miss the bigger picture.
May 31st, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonHow to Elect a New Governor
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
May 30th, 2017 by Robert KraigChoice Schools Still Being Debated
New study says voucher students do better. Except on achievement.
May 30th, 2017 by Steven WaltersRoad Map to an Aerotropolis
New plan released for municipalities near airport. Will they seize the future?
May 30th, 2017 by Graham KilmerTrump Great Lakes Cuts Hurt Supporters
Great Lakes governors who supported him own that massive cut in Great Lakes funding.
May 30th, 2017 by James Rowen