Politics
State Prisons “Routinely Engage in Torture,” Group Claims
Faith-based advocacy group asks Gov. Walker to investigate allegations of prisoner abuse at Waupun.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Brett Hulsey’s Crazy Campaign for Governor
The unorthodox Democrat says he will be the next governor, but he's invisible in the polls.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Has School Choice Led to Less Arts Funding?
Donations to arts groups have plummeted while giving to education has soared. Why?
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyMedia Thrilled, Donovan Will Run for Mayor!
Colorful, combative foe of Mayor Barrett will oppose him in 2016, which means far more fun for reporters covering the race.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why MPS Can’t Improve
It’s clearly failing black children. Why can’t MPS do as well as other cities in addressing the problem?
Jul 29th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands
Interest groups demand them. Politicians hate them. The result is less compromise on issues.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
State Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Walker’s Liberal Campaign Tactics?
His ads target Burke for not being liberal enough. Is he desperate -- or crazy like a fox?
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Most of Walker’s Support from Outside Wisconsin
Just 46% of his campaign donations from Wisconsin residents versus 73% for Burke.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why Did Walker Flip on Common Core?
And why is the opposition to it so heated? An analysis of the actual standards and the arguments against them.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
The Sheer Ambition of Marina Dimitrijevic
She’s running for assembly but wanted to continue as county supervisor and collect two full-time salaries.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Will Walker Face a Budget Deficit?
Drop in tax collections could cause shortfall -- and a campaign issue for Burke.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Steven Walters
