Politics
The Report That Walker Killed
Its warning: Ending civil service means less qualified will serve. Why didn’t legislators see it?
May 16th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyImpact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment
Pushes state costs into future, shows need for better budget planning.
May 15th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon PeacockThe Decline in Equal Education Opportunity
Percent of state education dollars to poorer school districts has steadily declined since 2006.
May 13th, 2016 by Tamarine CorneliusAld. Hamilton Lives In Depressed Area
He rose from poverty to become council president. Can he help his neighborhood rise, too?
May 12th, 2016 by Michael HorneThe Plot Thickens In John Doe
Did State Supreme Court try to sabotage appeal of its Doe ruling to US Supreme Court?
May 12th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyMillionaires Love Minnesota
Number of wealthy climbs 15% after state tax hike.
May 12th, 2016 by Tamarine CorneliusThe Comeback That Never Came
Fact checking Gov. Walker’s claims of economic recovery show a state being left behind.
May 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaMasonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?
May 10th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneDid John Doe Threaten High Court?
Two Supreme court justices were deeply implicated in probe, yet voted to shut it down.
May 10th, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonIs Sheriff Clarke the Black Trump?
And a possible running mate? Atlantic Mag charts the rising star of Milwaukee’s sheriff.
May 10th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyWho Wins From Walker Tax Cuts?
There are many winners... depending on how you analyze data.
May 9th, 2016 by Steven WaltersHow Hillary Could Win GOP Votes
Many Republicans won’t support Trump. Clinton could appeal, with the right policies.
May 9th, 2016 by John Torinus