Politics
U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe
By hearing case, court would end legal confusion and might enhance its reputation.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Are You Ready for Some Fantasy Football?
Two major fantasy sports firms are lobbying the legislature. Will they score big?
Dec 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
WCD Board Says No Twice to Abele
Board won’t take over Marcus Center and won’t form committee to study idea. Might consider by 2020.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Seven Gifts State Politicians Could Give Us
WisTax leader suggests seven ways to reduce partisanship and improve how we're governed.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Todd A. Berry
Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
What Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?
Abele wants them to take over arts center but WCD board members would rather wait till 2020.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Walker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Medicaid Expansion Would Save State $1 Billion
And cover 83,000 more people, nonpartisan report concludes. Walker still rejects federal funding.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming
It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.
Dec 16th, 2015 by David Holmes
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Legislative Leaders Could Soon Be Dictators
That’s the likely impact of new campaign finance laws, former Senate Majority Leader Tim Cullen predicts.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Steven Walters
