Politics
Wisconsin Curbs Solitary Confinement
State joins national reform movement, but prisoner advocates say more could be done.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Sees 50% Drop in Uninsured Adults
Since Obamacare, percent of Wisconsinites lacking health coverage dropped from 11.7% to 5.6%.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin’s Growing Teacher Shortage
The number of education majors and teaching candidates is drastically declining. Why?
Aug 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Tax Cuts Do Little to Spur Job Growth
Cuts skewed toward wealthy and haven't created jobs, statistics show.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
The John Doe Fiction Continues
National Review doubles down on dubious claim of “paramilitary raids.”
Aug 18th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Municipal Court Under Fire
It imprisons debtors and seems bloated with staff. Will city demand changes?
Aug 18th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker the War Hawk
As presidential candidate, Walker offers bellicose policies that would provoke Russia.
Aug 17th, 2015 by John Torinus
Budget Included Big Changes on Taxes
Changes slash Alternative Minimum Tax on the wealthy and reduce “marriage penalty.”
Aug 17th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker Peddles Bull
No stranger to peddling bull, governor hosts Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at State Fair
Aug 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Drug Testing Law In Legal Limbo
Few details available about FoodShare drug testing program.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Penthouse for Old Third Ward Building
Eppstein Uhen short of space in Headquarters; Bauman rips Summerfest traffic woes; and his challenger kicks off campaign
Aug 12th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Why David Brooks Is Wrong on Minimum Wage
He opposes raising it but uses bad math and incomplete research.
Aug 11th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
