Politics
Too Pure for Pork
Gov. Walker is a latest of state politicians from both parties who have an aversion to federal funds.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Exploding the Myths About Poverty
America didn’t “lose” the War on Poverty. Poverty declined. Can it be reduced further in cities like Milwaukee?
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Campaign Finance Laws Will Be Rewritten
Court decisions have made them outdated. Some fear new rules will allow unlimited spending.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
DNR May Scrap Science Bureau
Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Scott Walker, The Anti-Jeb
In just a few months, Gov. Walker has become the leading alternative to Jeb Bush.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Voters End Era of “Shirley’s Court”?
Shirley Abrahamson has been chief justice for 19 years, but controversial referendum question could end her reign.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Will Schimel Proposal Lead to More Open Records?
Attorney General's proposal sounds good, but the devil's in the details.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by April Barker
John Doe Supported by Many Republicans
Supreme Court candidate James Daley was among many GOP judges and prosecutors involved in alleged "partisan witch hunt."
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?
Legislators see it as a Madison-centered liberal redoubt. Maybe it needs a stronger base in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by John Torinus
Wisconsin’s Shrinking Middle Class
No state has seen a bigger decline in the percent of middle class households than Wisconsin, new data shows.
Mar 31st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
E-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steven Walters
