Politics
GOP Legislators Redo Much of Walker’s Budget
It’s rare for so much of a governor’s budget to be changed.
Jun 1st, 2015 by Steven Walters
City Considers Lowering Penalties for Marijuana
Study shows 86% of those convicted of pot possession are African American.
May 31st, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Arena Plan is Massive Tax Shift to Milwaukee
County taxpayers will pay far more than predicted, as state legislators back away from the deal.
May 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
DNR Scientist Cuts Bigger Than Predicted?
Walker's budget could also cut LTE staff in DNR's science bureau.
May 28th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Cuts In DNR Scientists Could Hurt Walleye Fishing
Longterm DNR efforts to reverse Walleye decline in state lakes could be hurt by Walker's proposed cuts.
May 28th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Will Supreme Court Overrule Key Part of Obamacare?
Result could increase health care costs and number of uninsured in states like Wisconsin.
May 28th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why Russ Could Beat Rojo
As the polls suggest, Johnson hasn't really tried to connect with voters. That could be fatal.
May 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Race for State Democratic Chair Gets Muddier
Bruce Murphy adds an update to his story on mudslinging in the race for party chair.
May 26th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Republican Kingmakers
They are playing key roles in nominating process, and are out to avoid mistakes of 2012 -- and help Walker.
May 26th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty
Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.
May 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How Political Money Corrupts
A columnist says goodbye with thoughts about our money-driven political system and what can be done about it.
May 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Working to Help People Get Voter ID
70% of voting age minorities in the county lack a drivers license; community workers provide help for those seeking ID.
May 20th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
