Politics

Court Watch: Judge Hill May Face Three Challengers
Court Watch

Judge Hill May Face Three Challengers

Valarie Hill, a judge since 2004, is being challenged for municipal court’s failings.

Op Ed: Make Lemonade From Trump’s Lemons
Op Ed

Make Lemonade From Trump’s Lemons

However chaotic his style, his team could take on issues like China trade imbalance.

Murphy’s Law: Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?
Murphy’s Law

Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?

House Republicans he oversaw used illegally hacked information from Russians.

Data Wonk: DeVos All Wrong on Charter Schools?
Data Wonk

DeVos All Wrong on Charter Schools?

Trump education appointee favors charter schools without accountability. Data shows they fail.

County Closes Lake Park Bridge

County Closes Lake Park Bridge

Abele administration cites safety concerns, seeks $2 million in private funds.

WISTAX: Wisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed
WISTAX

Wisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed

And now ranks 22nd among states when all fees included, new report shows.

Murphy’s Law: Trump Vs. Rexnord, Who Will Win?
Murphy’s Law

Trump Vs. Rexnord, Who Will Win?

Wisconsin could loom large in Trump’s effort to save manufacturing jobs.

Op-Ed: Judge’s Resignation From Ethics Commission Alarming
Op-Ed

Judge’s Resignation From Ethics Commission Alarming

Judge Kinney resigns from state commission, criticizing its “secrecy” and lax standards.

The Shame of Milwaukee

The Shame of Milwaukee

How race baiting was used against Mayor Zeidler in 1956 campaign. Excerpt from new book.

The State of Politics: Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal
The State of Politics

Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal

But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.

Campaign Cash: Big Contributors Seek Factory Farm Permit
Campaign Cash

Big Contributors Seek Factory Farm Permit

Wysocki family of companies, big Walker donors and lobbyists, seek DNR permit.

Op-Ed: Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?
Op-Ed

Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?

Republicans argue over how to fund highways, could raid other funding.