Politics
Why Wisconsin’s Presidential Primary Matters
It’s a classic swing state that has usually voted for the winner.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Does Justice Bradley Oppose Birth Control?
There’s no evidence she’s ever repudiated her past statements against some forms of contraception.
Mar 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Legislators Made Criminal Justice Reforms
They “banned the box” for employees, increased alternatives to prison, upped penalties for drunk driving.
Mar 25th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Chris Abele Is In Deep Trouble
A year ago he was a shoo-in for reelection. Now he's in the fight of his life.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Six Achievements of Obamacare
Including a 43% drop in uninsured non-elderly adults and 76 million more getting preventive care.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Who Works Better with Other Governments?
Including the city and other local governments? The responses are revealing.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
New Legislative Changes Impact Schools
Cuts for districts with voucher schools and reduction in program for smaller class sizes will have impact.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Did Club for Growth Help Create Trump?
Conservatives that got courts to end campaign spending limits gave Trump his key issue.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State Lags in Reporting Medicaid Data
Wisconsin reports less data on quality of pediatric health care than nearly any state.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Legislative Session Passed Historic Changes
Republicans say voters will reward them this fall. Democrats are preparing attacks.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
City’s Health Coverage a Huge Success
Milwaukee's success holding down costs of employee health care echoes that of some private employers.
Mar 20th, 2016 by John Torinus
How to Handle Mentally Ill and Homeless
Surprise, the candidates for count exec disagree on both issues.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
