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County Mental Health Board’s Slow Start Prompts Questions
Volunteer board and emphasis on community-based care has worked in other cities but going slow here.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Wisconsin Is National Leader on Drunken Driving Test
First state to use European test that detects heavy drinking going back months, helping target those who need treatment intervention.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Kate Golden
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Let Us Now Blame Mike Tate
Hatred for the state Democratic Chair is flowing. But is he at fault for the election debacle or was the party’s message lacking?
Nov 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans Hate Kevin Kennedy
The GAB director is an “embarrassment,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says. Embarrassing to who?
Nov 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Attorney General Race Could Be a Sizzler
Happ's dramatic victory sets up clash between two county DAs.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Do Drug Courts Discriminate Against Blacks?
Statistics show special courts to help get people avoid prison serve more whites though there are more black offenders.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Taylor Chase
Black Men Face Unequal Enforcement of Marijuana Laws
While the nation moves towards legalization, Wisconsin fills its jails with black men arrested for marijuana possession.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Handicapping the Democratic Race for Attorney General
Jon Richards is the favorite. But is he the best choice?
Aug 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
All Four Attorney General Candidates Back Open Records
They support open meetings rules for lawmakers and full access to online court records.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Dee J. Hall
Brett Hulsey’s Crazy Campaign for Governor
The unorthodox Democrat says he will be the next governor, but he's invisible in the polls.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
State Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Mud Fight for Attorney General?
The three Democrats running all have similar stands, so may have to attack each other to stand out.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting
Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.
May 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
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
Unaffordable Care
Citizens Action of Wisconsin conference shows impact of the Affordable Care Act and Gov. Walker’s decisions on Medicaid.
Jan 8th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Why Photo ID is Dead
The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Trial of Chris Abele
Sued by Shepherd Express editor Lou Fortis, Abele goes on the stand for allegedly stealing a film festival.
Jun 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Could Decide Race
Without a high county turnout, Tom Barrett is toast.
May 25th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Agricultural Urbanism
“Growing Local” is a great example of how New Urbanism has evolved to keep current with recent developments in urban planning. While the interface of agriculture and urbanism was barely touched upon in urban theory only, 10 or even 5 years ago, the economic downturn and increasing food prices have made the relationship between people and their food a key issue in addressing the sustainability of the built environment for the long term.
May 30th, 2011 by Matthew Trussoni
Sunny forecast
Brothers farm the fertile fields of the driftless region to grow Wisconsin’s “olive oil.”
Nov 2nd, 2009 by Lori Horbas
Jeff Stone Punk’d?
Seems like somebody is messing around with Rep. Jeff Stone's campaign identity.
May 2nd, 2005 by Michael Horne
Burke Gets Break
The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.
Sep 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
ABC and the Gay Governor
The catch, is that McGreevey announced he was gay, while the lover says he, himself, is straight.
Aug 16th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Can Falk And Thompson Play Spoilers in the Governor’s Race?
I'm hard pressed to think of a more interesting state race than the upcoming campaign for governor.
Feb 3rd, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
Ameritech Catches Political Fire From Competitors
Open up this month's Ameritech bill and you may find a surprise.
Sep 28th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Superintendent Burmaster Slaps The Governor Around
My, how times have changed.
Sep 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Will Taxes Be the Key Issue in the Governor’s Race?
In the wake of the tragedy in New York and Washington, the Democratic candidates for governor have slowed down their campaigning, but they have been strategizing as to what the major issues will be in next fall's election.
Sep 21st, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans are Dumping on Jim Doyle
Republicans are squirming about a state investigation of the legislative caucuses, and their attack dogs are going after Attorney General Jim Doyle to try to prevent it.
Sep 4th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
