Politics
Dale Schultz’s Last Hurrah
The retired Republican lawmaker dumps on his party and explains how Walker snookered him on Act 10.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyJoe Davis Announces Plan for NBA Arena
Actually, it wasn't really a plan. But it was a press conference.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Michael HorneCampaign Lies Difficult to Prosecute
Law against flagrantly false campaign ads makes prosecution difficult.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismIs Walker Crazy Like a Fox?
His campaign for president seems ridiculous. So why is he rising in the polls?
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Bruce MurphyStories From the State Capitol
Six vignettes tell the story of how the Senate passed the Right-to-Work bill.
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Steven WaltersCoalition Battles Bike Funding Cuts
A coalition of environmental groups, business groups and others are lobbying legislators to change Walker's budget.
Feb 27th, 2015 by Dave SchlabowskeWalker’s Christmas Tree Budget
The budget has a flock of non-financial items -- 58 in all -- that will quietly change state polices.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismHey, Let’s Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients
Walker and Vos love the idea. So what will it cost and what will it accomplish?
Feb 24th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyLegislators Move to Become Lobbyists
Revolving door between governing and lobbying wide open, especially for Republicans.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters“We Could Do a Lot More Outreach.”
UW System President Ray Cross discusses how an independently managed UW System might work.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Mike FlahertyWalker Ends State Funding for Biking Program
His proposed budget eliminates all state funding for Transportation Alternatives Program.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Dave SchlabowskeSupreme Court Justices for Sale
There may be no supreme court in America that’s more corrupted by conflicts of interest.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy