Politics

Op-Ed: Good News on Worker’s Comp
Op-Ed

Good News on Worker’s Comp

Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.

Wisconsin Budget: Walker’s Next Budget
Wisconsin Budget

Walker’s Next Budget

It won't have higher gas taxes for roads, but might have more support for K-12 schools.

Data Wonk: Trumpism
Data Wonk

Trumpism

The evidence-free appeal of Donald Trump.

Book Club: Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus
Book Club

Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus

What is the systemic problem that sets the rich against the poor and the technologists against everybody else?

Court Watch: 95% of Wisconsin State Judges Are White
Court Watch

95% of Wisconsin State Judges Are White

State trails 43 states in judicial diversity, study shows, while near the top in black incarceration.

The State of Politics: 4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP
The State of Politics

4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP

Party leaders expect running on these issues will elect Democrats on Nov. 8.

Your Right to Know: Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?
Your Right to Know

Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?

Three cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenge the public's right to know.

Murphy’s Law: Walker’s Bizarre Choice for High Court
Murphy’s Law

Walker’s Bizarre Choice for High Court

From a state with countless judges, he picks a crackpot lawyer named Daniel Kelly.

Wisconsin Budget: Home Loans Reinforce Metro Segregation
Wisconsin Budget

Home Loans Reinforce Metro Segregation

In 2014, whites got 81% of loans, blacks just 4%, report shows.

Plenty of Horne: The John Chisholm Road Show
Plenty of Horne

The John Chisholm Road Show

He discusses his handling of crime, staff turnover and that "partisan witch hunt."

Streetsblog: Who Knew? Tim Kaine Is An Urbanist
Streetsblog

Who Knew? Tim Kaine Is An Urbanist

Democratic V-P choice supported transit, opposed cul-de-sacs, urban sprawl.

Murphy’s Law: The King of Subprime Lending
Murphy’s Law

The King of Subprime Lending

How Bucks owner Wes Edens makes millions off troubled homeowners.