Politics
Business Groups Back Pay Hike For Judges
Roggensack wants 16% raise for judges, gets support of special interests.
Jan 14th, 2017 by Matt RothschildPlease Reform the Courts, Judges Ask
54 retired judges urge Supreme Court to require recusal for cases with big donors.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Matt RothschildGOP Lawmaker Wants More Mining
Tom Tiffany, a favorite of special interest donors, seeks to repeal mining moratorium law.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild5 Issues Democrats Must Face
The data is clear: Democrats must change strategies or they will never succeed.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonGOP Attacks Threaten UW Free Speech
Liberal and conservative professors, students must be able to discuss any issues.
Jan 11th, 2017 by State Rep. Terese BerceauCity’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRon Johnson Asleep on Russian Hacking?
He was informed of problem, did nothing, then misled public about it.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Pro-Pollution Legislators
Tiffany and Jarchow get big payoffs from special interests, and rural folks get tainted drinking water.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Matt RothschildMedicaid Block Grants Could Hurt Wisconsin
20% of state’s citizens, 1.1 million, depend on Medicaid. Block grant system would threaten them with cutbacks.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Barbara BeckertWhy Ziegler Has No Opponent
Overwhelming dark money advantage and Democratic fatigue are factors.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Steven WaltersDems Look to Solve Gerrymandering
Federal court struck down state's legislative districts. Hansen offers solution.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Matt RothschildDemocrats Must Fight Back Or Lose
Wisconsin is ground zero for Republican scorched earth tactics. How will Dems respond?
Jan 8th, 2017 by Scot Ross