Politics
The Massive Gender Gap in Gov’s Race
Walker does terrible with women. But Burke does far worse with men. Why?
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Bruce MurphyUnderdogs for Congress
Only one congressional race is (barely) competitive in Wisconsin. The seven incumbents have a 14-1 advantage in campaign cash.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWalker Administration Lets Building and Safety Codes Slip
Critics say anti-regulatory bent means state hasn't addressed potential hazards and adapted cost-saving advances. First of a series.
Sep 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhat Will “No Recall” Voters Do on Nov. 4?
They didn’t believe a governor should be recalled in mid-term. But will they vote to reelect Walker?
Sep 29th, 2014 by Steven WaltersWhat Explains the Democratic Economic Advantage?
Possible explanations for why the economy and stock market perform better under Democratic presidents.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonDispensergate?
State comes clean on alleged soap dispenser scandal.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMore Women Run for Top Capitol Jobs
The number of women candidates running for state Capitol jobs is coming back.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Steven WaltersAbsentee Ballot ID Requirement Could Backfire on Republicans
Republican base of elderly, rural voters most affected.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Michael HorneMike McCabe Blasts Both Parties
“We have one party that is scary and another that is scared,” writes Mike McCabe, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, in his new book.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe Wisconsin Way?
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin calls on Governor Walker to move health care reform forward.
Sep 16th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPSC Questions Cost of Cutting Emissions
Public Service Commissioner Nowak warns federal carbon-emission rule could cost $20 billion. But is the estimate accurate?
Sep 16th, 2014 by Steven WaltersLawmakers Demand Response to Allegations of Inmate Abuse
Milwaukee Democrats call on the Department of Corrections to respond to allegations of abuse at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism