Politics
High Court Buries Recusal Decision
Rejection of recusal petition by 50 judges quietly released on July 4th weekend.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Matt RothschildWalker’s Dreadful Dilemma on Health Care
Why is he so vague on Obamacare? Because its repeal could kill his reelection.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyHospitals Group Pays for Capitol Clout
Wisconsin Hospital Association spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow Will Trumpcare Affect Wisconsin?
The bottom line: worse health and 1,000 additional deaths per year.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonRoads Debate Much Ado About Nothing
Walker’s stance prevents any real debate about transportation budget.
Jul 5th, 2017 by George MitchellWe Couldn’t Find Any Voter Fraud
Ex legislator Dale Schultz exposes Republican scam on voter fraud.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyMedicaid’s Future A Key Campaign Issue
Republicans want big cuts. Democrats don’t. Likely issue in 2018.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Steven WaltersFireworks Industry Has Capitol Clout
Bipartisan donations help pass laws expanding fireworks use in state.
Jul 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBalanced Budget Amendment Is Dangerous
It removes deficit spending, a key tool to combat recessions and a depression.
Jul 3rd, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeMedicaid Helps the Middle Class
And it needs to be protected. Republican Congress could slash coverage.
Jul 2nd, 2017 by Nancy GapinskiVoters Favor Education, Health Care Spending
Polls show they’re willing to be taxed more to spend more on these priorities.
Jun 30th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusYou Can Balance the County Budget
Abele’s new widget gives citizens a chance to submit draft spending plans.
Jun 30th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin