Politics

9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015

9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015

Crime, the streetcar, teacher pay, the Bucks bailout and other issues left readers battling.

10 Most Popular Stories of 2015

10 Most Popular Stories of 2015

The bus strike, Scott Walker’s meltdown, a sneaky Bucks arena plan -- readers flocked to these and other stories.

Wisconsin Lags Behind on Minimum Wage

Wisconsin Lags Behind on Minimum Wage

29 states, including those with GOP majorities, have increased minimum beyond $7.25 federal standard.

Your Right to Know: A Tough Year for Transparency
Your Right to Know

A Tough Year for Transparency

State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015
The State of Politics

Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015

Walker and Republican legislators dominate this year's top political stories in Wisconsin.

New Fellowship Helps Storytellers Address Race

New Fellowship Helps Storytellers Address Race

Ex Fabula offers fellowships to local storytellers discussing race and oppression.

Op-Ed: Wisconsin’s Solitary Stance On Climate Change
Op-Ed

Wisconsin’s Solitary Stance On Climate Change

This is the only state in America without a Clean Power Plan.

State’s Deficit Jumped by 28% in 2015

State’s Deficit Jumped by 28% in 2015

Bad news released quietly. But does it justify proposed constitutional change?

Op-Ed: Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
Op-Ed

Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action

City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.

Which Companies Get Most State Subsidies?

Which Companies Get Most State Subsidies?

New data base tracks all info; Top three are Brunswick/Global Marine, Kohl's and NM.

Op-Ed: How to Save the Middle Class
Op-Ed

How to Save the Middle Class

Wisconsin leads nation in middle class decline. How can state reverse trend?

Data Wonk: U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe
Data Wonk

U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe

By hearing case, court would end legal confusion and might enhance its reputation.