Politics
Walker Is Radical Even Among Republicans
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca calls Walker a "petri dish" for extremism.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Freedom and Prosperity for All
That's what the newly signed budget will bring us, says Wisconsin's governor.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Why Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Attack on Government Pensions
The most shocking budget provision was a little-understood change in the pension system which lays bare the Republicans’ goals.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Admits Role in Curbing Open Records
Fitzgerald says governor involved and Walker’s office admits his role. Legislative drafting notes hid the authors.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
No, It’s Not Cheaper to Keep Them
Subsidy for Bucks' arena won't save money for taxpayers, as Republican Rep. Dean Knudsen has pointed out.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Abele Bids to Be King?
Proposal increasing county exec’s authority is a naked power grab with no public discussion or hearings and dangerously unforeseen consequences.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Walker’s All Wrong on Marriage Equality
His backward call for constitutional amendment to overturn historic court ruling could also kill his presidential prospects.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Denise Cawley
Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Legislators’ Shocking Attack on Open Government
Budget provision with no author will decimate open records rules for legislature. It will pass unless there is an outcry from legislators.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
