Politics
8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout
Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Conservative States Use Expanded Medicaid
Montana, Arizona, Alaska and others saved on taxes by accepting federal dollars.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Why Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites
Since 2000, the death rate for this group has begun rising. Are there political causes?
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee
Protestors protested as Republican presidential candidates debated. So who won?
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Forces 3-Year Wait for School Referendums
Fine print shows schools whose funding referendums fail must wait 3 years to relaunch.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
How Dark Money Will Rule Wisconsin
Two Republican bills about to pass could make this a vassal state of wealthy special interests.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee School Named After Ben Carson
The Benjamin Carson Academy of Science "fails to meet expectations." Remind you of anyone?
Nov 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Sheriff Clarke Wrecked House of Correction
And how it’s been improved since he lost control.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Kit Murphy McNally
Legislature Must Act to Help Veterans
Because of long wait times for veterans, their mental health care needs are not met.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz
Legislators Borrow $350 Million for Highways
Bipartisan law will drive up debt and take from general fund for education and other needs.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Abele Faces Attack on Free Bus Rides
Though his challenger for county exec, Chris Larson, is undecided on issue, it could still impact the race.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
