Politics
Study Shows Poverty’s Impact on Kids
New UW study shows 20% of test scores deficit due to lags in early brain development.
Jul 9th, 2016 by Abigail Becker, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Journal Sentinel Sanitizes Trump Disaster
It offers only Paul Ryan’s positive account of Trump’s ugly tussle with Congress.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Several More States Raise Minimum Wage
29 states and D.C. have now raised it above federal minimum. But not Wisconsin.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Wisconsin No Longer Has Electoral Competition
Only 10 of 99 Assembly races are even remotely competitive. What’s happened?
Jul 7th, 2016 by Jay Heck
Declining Teacher Supply Has Become Problem
Adds costs for school districts in state, some call situation a “crisis.”
Jul 7th, 2016 by Paul M. Doro
The Radical State Supreme Court?
Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Will Wisconsin Matter in Presidential Race?
If not, that’s bad news not just for Trump but for Ron Johnson, too.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena
$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Lower Medicaid Spending Is Good, Bad News
Means lower than expected costs, but also shows state below others in enrolling eligible kids.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
State GAB Suffered a “Public Lynching”
Board member and retired judge Thomas Barland blames legislators for distorting facts.
Jul 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Racism Issue Dogs Bradley Foundation
Does foundation still support research on racial inferiority?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
