Politics
Will Supreme Court Ruling Close Bike Trails?
Decision on ownership of railroad right of ways could affect bike trails in Wisconsin and nationally.
Mar 14th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Cities already have less turnout and lower percent of early voters than rest of state, but bill will cut that even more.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Requiring Background Check On Gun Buyers Won’t Pass
92% of poll respondents favor it, but a high percentage of Wisconsin legislators disagree.
Mar 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Delays On Three Tough Issues
No decision before election on new Bucks arena, proposed Kenosha casino and how to fund new highway construction.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?
Mar 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Wisconsin Lags in High Tech Economy
Are the state’s liberals too opposed to change? Part II in a series.
Mar 5th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Conservatives Support Hike in Minimum Wage
Nationally, many conservatives embrace it as a way to reduce government dependence. But Wisconsin continues to resist.
Mar 5th, 2014 by Ron Unz
Locals Can’t Prevent Huge Broadcast Towers
Rule quietly tucked into state budget ends local power to restrict broadcast towers.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Private Email System Built in 2002 for Walker Staff?
County’s human resources assistant director tells State Journal Walker’s staff installed system in 2002.
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Blurry Line Between Political and Government Work
Elected officials often have two cell phones but still blur line between political and public business.
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Top Lobbyists Will Replace Your Windows!
Bill Broydrick's Window Replacement Co., new women political candidates, and a MacArthur genius comes to town.
Feb 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Sweet Revenge Against John Doe Prosecutors
Walker’s office gets to choose the attorneys defending John Chisholm and company from a federal suit.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
