Politics
Corroded Clockwork
Once again, the GOP find themselves in a PR nightmare over their plan to reform Medicare, which some folks say is akin to a tornado’s plan to reform trailer courts.
Jun 8th, 2011 by Will Durst
Supreme Court debates Wisconsin’s open meetings law
Is the open meeting law tied to the constitution or is it a procedural rule for the Legislature to occasionally follow when conducting business?
Jun 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Joint Finance Committee makes changes to Walker’s budget
The GOP-controlled committee restores some funds, adds new cuts and provisions and is met with protesters during the second step of budget process.
Jun 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Kloppenburg concedes Supreme Court race
"Justice David Prosser has won this election and I have congratulated him," Kloppenburg said at an 11 a.m. press conference in Madison.
May 31st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Can you spare a nickel for open government?
WisconsinEye lets us view government in action, but it's not available on Milwaukee-area cable. Tell cable providers that you want access to your government now.
May 30th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Judge Sumi voids Wisconsin Act 10
Ruling says Joint Committee of Conference meeting of March 9 was held in violation of Open Meetings Laws. Milwaukee Sen. Chris Larson responds.
May 26th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Does Wisconsin need Constitutional Carry?
The Senate introduced a bill that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit or background check. Is Constitutional Carry too extreme for Wisconsin?
May 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Yes, Virginia, Some Men Are Pigs
Berlusconi. Edwards. Strauss-Kahn. The Governator. What's the deal with male politicians these days? Sure, power is an aphrodisiac, but have they lost their minds?
May 25th, 2011 by Will Durst
Prosser wins; Kloppenburg has to make a decision
After a 6-week recount, Justice David Prosser is declared the winner by a margin of over 7,000 votes. But once again, the ball is in Kloppenburg's court.
May 24th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Here’s what’s in the bill
Supporters say it will bring integrity to the voting process, while opponents fear it will disenfranchise voters. But there's more to AB7 than meets the eye.
May 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Run, Newt, Run!
Newt Gingrich will run for the presidency in 2012. For every analyst, pundit, and satirist everywhere, allow me to say: Hooray! Thank you, sir. May I have another?
May 18th, 2011 by Will Durst
Women respond to Gov. Walker’s budget proposals
Forty percent of Walker's budget cuts target programs that primarily serve women and children. Elected officials, working mothers and women's advocates weigh in.
May 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
