Politics
State Bucks Arena Plan Fleeces Milwaukee
Proposed sports district gives all legal protection to the state and sticks it to Milwaukee, both financially and politically.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Seeking New Vision for Wisconsin Education
Meeting of statewide educators and community leaders finds a need to rethink UW System and better connect it to business and K-12 schools.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by John Torinus
New Party For the Politically Homeless?
Mike McCabe, former head of WI Democracy Campaign, launches political party that's "neither elephant nor ass."
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Cult of the Free Market
Adam Smith gets distorted as partisan ideologues increasingly skew data to simplify reality.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Gets Backed by Koch Brothers?
David Koch says he prefers Walker to other Republicans, NYT and New York Observer report.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them
If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Shirley Abrahamson Against the World
Chief Justice’s fight against a constitutional change to demote her is a minor issue. So why such a juicy battle involving so many conservatives?
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
State Relents on Squeezing Family Planning Clinics
State auditor had demanded millions in repayment from clinics offering birth control, but now backs off.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A Tale of Two Health Plans
A private company's managed-care plan is far less costly than the state employee health care plan. What can we learn from that?
Apr 15th, 2015 by John Torinus
Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs
Milwaukee County Transit has reduced service by 14% since 2000, and 13% of city households lack a car.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Did Judge Violate Disclosure Law?
Circuit Court judge rules on case involving city police he was paid to give training sessions, yet he didn't disclose this.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Secret Tax Subsidy Society
Republicans and Democrats conspire to create stealth taxes to fund the NBA arena. Will they succeed?
Apr 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
