Politics

Op Ed: Save Taxes With Nonpartisan Redistricting
Op Ed

Save Taxes With Nonpartisan Redistricting

State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.

Murphy’s Law: Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?
Murphy’s Law

Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?

Common Council says yes. Chief Flynn says no. Who’s right?

Wisconsin Budget: Trump’s Massive Cost Shift to States
Wisconsin Budget

Trump’s Massive Cost Shift to States

Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.

Court Watch: Clarke Evading State Law on Jail?
Court Watch

Clarke Evading State Law on Jail?

Tells court he’s not in charge of jail medical care; state law says he is.

Op Ed: Action Needed on Student Debt Crisis
Op Ed

Action Needed on Student Debt Crisis

Our proposal provides help. Trump budget makes things worse.

Campaign Cash: Sand Plant Will Destroy Rare Wetlands
Campaign Cash

Sand Plant Will Destroy Rare Wetlands

Approved by DNR. Law firm pushing for it generous to Walker.

Wisconsin Budget: Trump Budget’s Massive Medicaid Cut
Wisconsin Budget

Trump Budget’s Massive Medicaid Cut

At risk are 1.2 million Wisconsinites.

Data Wonk: Why GOP Backs Gerrymander
Data Wonk

Why GOP Backs Gerrymander

Once leaders both parties' leaders opposed it. Why did Republicans change?

Op Ed: Dayton Opposes Walker Approach
Op Ed

Dayton Opposes Walker Approach

Gov. Walker killed paid sick days. Gov. Dayton of Minnesota won’t.

Campaign Cash: MillerCoors Loves Scott Walker
Campaign Cash

MillerCoors Loves Scott Walker

He gets $72,000 from its employees and $32,000 from Mills Fleet Farm.

Murphy’s Law: Ryan, Priebus on a Sinking Ship
Murphy’s Law

Ryan, Priebus on a Sinking Ship

Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus may go down with the USS Trump.

Op Ed: State Jobs Agency Data a Mess
Op Ed

State Jobs Agency Data a Mess

Audit says WEDC doesn't know how many jobs created or retained.