Politics
Ronald Reagan Wasn’t a Ponzi Schemer
And Social Security isn’t a scam. Why Reagan supported and improved Social Security.
Sep 1st, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
State Tougher on Open Records Than Federal Law
Walker administration has sought federal exemption that isn’t allowed under Wisconsin law.
Sep 1st, 2016 by April Barker
Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
School Would Cost $40,000 Per Kid Per Year
Proposed boarding school is part of Common Council’s “Public Safety Action Plan.”
Sep 1st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Mexico Opens 50th US Consulate Here
A big turnout of American and Mexican politicians with "Trumpism" in the air.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Election Observers Are Welcome, But…
They must follow the rules. And be aware, the burden's on the challenger to prove fraud.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
15 Years of Declining UW Support
In real dollars state support of UW System has plummeted by one-third since 2001.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Did State Create Jobs in Sherman Park?
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp says 483 jobs created, critics say it's zero.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
10-Year Shift In State Spending
Big increases for health care, prisons, vouchers, much less for UW, local governments.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
DVDs Cannot Replace Teachers
Ron Johnson’s ideas for schools would lead to less learning, less critical thinking, less global competitiveness.
Aug 26th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
