Politics
Walker Has Huge Cash Advantage
He's raised $24.5 million compared to Burke's $15.5 million, with twice as much of his donations coming from out of state.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin, the Land of Diversity?
Turns out we beat most states in the percent of women and minorities elected. Who knew?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Assault on Wisconsin’s Campaign Laws
Given higher court’s slap-down of Judge Randa’s decisions overthrowing Wisconsin laws, just where does the law now stand?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Gives $650,000 to State GOP
Most of last minute campaign donation may go to Gov. Walker, who made trip to Las Vegas to woo the casino magnate.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Rise of the Kern Foundation
The Waukesha-based foundation has quietly grown to assets of $627 million, nearly as big as the Bradley Foundation. It also leans conservative.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The 10 Most Expensive State Programs
How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?
Oct 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Battle Between Walker and Burke
They are two wildly different personalities with quite different agendas. A frank look at both candidates for governor.
Oct 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Burke Supports Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Residents
Measure rejected by legislature would have particular benefit for Hispanics in Milwaukee.
Oct 24th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Whatever Happened to Stuart Carlson?
Longtime Journal Sentinel editorial cartoonist is still syndicated nationally. But he misses that local connection.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Christina Wright
38,000 TV Ads in Governor’s Race
And still rising, with percentage of negative ads higher than in nearly any state, study shows.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Won Second Debate
But neither candidate can close the sale in election. Why?
Oct 21st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Where Walker, Burke Stand on Open Records
Grilled by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the two offer different takes on how to assure the public's right to know.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Mark Pitsch
