Politics
Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red
Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
WMC, Big Agriculture Pushes to Privatize DNR
They spent more than $47 million on campaigns and DNR becomes passive on pollution.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Who Runs the Jobs First Coalition?
It’s spent $1 million on elections, was started by Scott Jensen, mostly targets Democrats.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
9/11 Lawsuit Law Could Hurt Veterans
Allowing suits against Saudi Arabia may cause counter suits of U.S. and its military vets.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Saul Newton
10 Strangest Things About State Recount
Crazy cost estimates, murky legal issues, Green Party spats, and much more.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Sheriff’s History Of Inmate Mistreatment
Problems at county jail just the latest incidents of mistreatment under Sheriff Clarke.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble
Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
$1 Million In Donations to City Politicians
Our Political Contributions Tracker hits $1 million, reveals who’s giving and getting cash.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger
Legal Aid Society attorney Brian Michel will run for Municipal Court, arguing it needs reforms.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Trump Could Trigger a Trade War
Which could badly damage the economy. A business exec looks at Trump’s policies.
Nov 29th, 2016 by John Torinus
Robin Vos The Mythbuster
Report he commissioned punctures “myths” offered by Walker, GOP, against more highway spending.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Is Charter School Bubble About to Burst?
Their shaky financing is causing failures locally, nationally. Yet Trump wants more.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Terry Falk
