Politics
Where Walker, Burke Stand on Open Records
Grilled by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the two offer different takes on how to assure the public's right to know.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Mark PitschCounty Supervisor Candidate Charlie Fox’s Historic Home
If Fox is to become the model for future supervisors of a "gentleman politician," he has the perfectly pedigreed home to go with such a title.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Michael HorneBoth Sides Wrong About Walker’s Impact on Jobs
Actually, the data shows Gov. Walker has had little impact, positive or negative, on how the state grows jobs.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonRepublicans Want to Purge GAB Director
Government Accountability Director Kevin Kennedy must go, says Robin Vos. Why?
Oct 20th, 2014 by Steven WaltersThe Decline of ALEC
The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council, long a big influence on state legislatures and Wisconsin, is bleeding business support.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyHow Rivals for Governor, Attorney General Would Handle Drunken Driving
Only Burke calls for making first-offense OWI a crime in Wisconsin.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPols Raise Cash Behind Closed Doors
Both parties have ever-more secret fundraisers attended by lobbyists and insiders who influence state policy.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWalker’s Curious Debate Strategy
His strategy was to “largely ignore” Burke. That may have been a mistake.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyHow to Change the State Tax Burden
New report proposes reducing property and income taxes by broadening the sales tax.
Oct 13th, 2014 by Steven WaltersWhy the Appeals Court Slapped Down Conservatives
In John Doe case, the Republican-leaning court tossed out 7 suits against John Chisholm, and chastised Judge Randa. Why?
Oct 8th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonRemembering Neil Shively
The longtime Milwaukee Sentinel Capitol bureau chief was a true character, and an inspiration to other journalists.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Steven WaltersThe Lt. Governor Nobody Wanted
Few on Scott Walker’s team wanted Rebecca Kleefish to win or had any respect for her. Yet she could be the next governor.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy