Politics
Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget
State faces $693 million shortfall, with tax collections $350 million below projections.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
This Thanksgiving, We’re Serving Conflict
Tension at a family meal isn’t new for LGBTQ people. Now we all may face it.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Michail Takach
Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?
Identity politics failed. Democrats need policies that help all, regardless of race, region.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Special Interests Spend $9 Million on Legislative Races
Led by Greater Wisconsin Committee, Democratic-leaning groups spent more, 53% of money.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount
Green Party wants recount of narrow Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Has Failed to Create Jobs
State has suffered nearly six years of below-average job growth.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by James Rowen
The Council’s Battle Over Police
Donovan and several aldermen demand more, Hamilton slaps them down. Who’s right?
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Federal Court Overruled State Map
Republicans gerrymandered districts so that whatever the vote, they never lost control.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
How Trump Could Change Wisconsin
Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Eliminate Electoral College?
Because it would grow campaign map, forcing candidates to campaign in more states.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Chris Walker
How to Replace Obamacare
Here’s a blueprint for a GOP health care plan with seven key ingredients.
Nov 18th, 2016 by John Torinus
Five States Vote for Democratic Reforms
Including ranked choice voting (Maine) and credit program to publicly finance candidates (South Dakota).
Nov 17th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
