Politics
Mike McCabe Blasts Both Parties
“We have one party that is scary and another that is scared,” writes Mike McCabe, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, in his new book.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Wisconsin Way?
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin calls on Governor Walker to move health care reform forward.
Sep 16th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
PSC Questions Cost of Cutting Emissions
Public Service Commissioner Nowak warns federal carbon-emission rule could cost $20 billion. But is the estimate accurate?
Sep 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Lawmakers Demand Response to Allegations of Inmate Abuse
Milwaukee Democrats call on the Department of Corrections to respond to allegations of abuse at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
MIAD Apartments Changes Irk Bauman, Who Demands Fix
A planned community gathering space instead becomes an underwhelming staircase.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
American Dream Blocked For Black Youth
Rep. Mandela Barnes offers his plan to address Wisconsin's racial disparities.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Redistricting Success Story?
Rep. Amy Loudenbeck’s margin of victory was almost exactly what strategists redrawing the boundaries predicted.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Transportation Funding Problem Grows
The next state budget could face a $600 million transportation fund deficit.
Sep 8th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Will Joe Davis Run For Mayor?
He probably has a better chance of beating Barrett than Bob Donovan. But what exactly does Davis stand for?
Sep 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Remembering Tom Nardelli
There was a little of Bob Newhart in Nardelli, but he helped improve the city in important ways.
Sep 4th, 2014 by John Norquist
Why Disciplined Government Workers Should Be Named
Some state agencies resist, but Journal Sentinel editorial page editor David Haynes argues the public is better served by full disclosure.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by David Haynes
Unopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash
Retiring and unopposed legislators are sitting on $1.2 million in donations.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
