Politics

Murphy’s Law: The Report That Walker Killed
Murphy’s Law

The Report That Walker Killed

Its warning: Ending civil service means less qualified will serve. Why didn’t legislators see it?

Wisconsin Budget: Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment
Wisconsin Budget

Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment

Pushes state costs into future, shows need for better budget planning.

The Decline in Equal Education Opportunity

The Decline in Equal Education Opportunity

Percent of state education dollars to poorer school districts has steadily declined since 2006.

House Confidential: Ald. Hamilton Lives In Depressed Area
House Confidential

Ald. Hamilton Lives In Depressed Area

He rose from poverty to become council president. Can he help his neighborhood rise, too?

Murphy’s Law: The Plot Thickens In John Doe
Murphy’s Law

The Plot Thickens In John Doe

Did State Supreme Court try to sabotage appeal of its Doe ruling to US Supreme Court?

Millionaires Love Minnesota

Millionaires Love Minnesota

Number of wealthy climbs 15% after state tax hike.

Op-Ed: The Comeback That Never Came
Op-Ed

The Comeback That Never Came

Fact checking Gov. Walker’s claims of economic recovery show a state being left behind.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel

Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?

Data Wonk: Did John Doe Threaten High Court?
Data Wonk

Did John Doe Threaten High Court?

Two Supreme court justices were deeply implicated in probe, yet voted to shut it down.

Murphy’s Law: Is Sheriff Clarke the Black Trump?
Murphy’s Law

Is Sheriff Clarke the Black Trump?

And a possible running mate? Atlantic Mag charts the rising star of Milwaukee’s sheriff.

The State of Politics: Who Wins From Walker Tax Cuts?
The State of Politics

Who Wins From Walker Tax Cuts?

There are many winners... depending on how you analyze data.

Op-Ed: How Hillary Could Win GOP Votes
Op-Ed

How Hillary Could Win GOP Votes

Many Republicans won’t support Trump. Clinton could appeal, with the right policies.