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Campaign Targets Abele’s Plan to Raze Home
Shorewood residents organize letter writing campaign, online petition to save historic Eschweiler mansion.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jane Hampden
High Court Reinstates Lame Duck Laws
State Supreme Court will keep most of the laws in effect while it decides on appeals to them.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term
Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.
May 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Which Counties Have More Binge Drinking?
Excessive drinking highest in Wisconsin’s college towns, urban counties, data shows.
May 28th, 2019 by Malia Jones
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Fighting For Immigrants in Court
Immigrants without attorneys six times more likely to be deported. New program provides legal help.
May 21st, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State Filing Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
AG Josh Kaul alleges Purdue Pharma ignited the epidemic of drug overdoses, deaths related to Oxycontin use.
May 17th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Too Much Historic Preservation?
City now has 180 designated sites. Often this has nothing to do with preservation.
May 9th, 2019 by Julie Grace
Will Victoriano Heredia Die In Prison?
Prison for life for crime at age 17. ACLU suit challenges life sentences for teens.
May 9th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases
Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.
May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Allows Pharmacists to Vaccinate Children
In reaction to measles outbreak, lawmakers look to strengthen state’s response.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Why Refugees Don’t Go to College
The system creates many hurdles, lost opportunities.
Apr 21st, 2019 by Matthew Wolfgram and Isabella Vang
Can Senior Centers Be Saved?
New report considers costs, future of Milwaukee County’s five senior centers.
Apr 20th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
How to Win in 2020
Neubauer campaign shows what not to do. Democrats must broaden coalition.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers, GOP Fight Over Walker Appointees
Evers re-nominates 67 Walker appointees he rescinded, but Senate won't consider them.
Mar 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws
Leaving disagreement between parties over status of 82 Walker appointees.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Second Judge Rules Against Lame Duck Laws
Evers calls it “victory for the people.” Republicans will appeal.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Gov. Evers Plays Hardball
Too-nice Tony looks to beat the Republicans -- repeatedly -- at their own game.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Medicaid Work Rules Could Hurt Hospitals
Walker imposed work requirement for Medicaid recipients, could cut state hospitals revenue by 15%, study says.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Arguments Begin on 2nd Lame Duck Suit
Dane County Judge Niess slapped injunction on laws. Second suit being heard by Judge Remington.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic
Two-Day conference focuses on opioids, which killed 916 users in 2017.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Can Data-Driven Pretrial Decisions Fight Bias?
Debate rages on whether new tools to guide pre-trail jailing can reduce racial bias.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border
No evidence of crisis, governor says. Vos condemns move.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Joins Unions on Lame Duck Suit
GOP bill require 200,000 state agency reports to legislature, his lawyers contend.
Feb 25th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail
Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Fourth Lawsuit Against Lame Duck Laws
This one argues Republican legislators violated U.S. Constitution and will of the voters.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Airport’s Traffic Hit 7.1 Million Last Year
Mitchell up 3 percent in 2018. Appleton’s airport up 25 percent.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Patty Murray
Public Employee Records Should Be Public
But state departments are withholding disciplinary records on employees.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Larry Gallup
Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Nonprofit Funds Help Poor Pay Bail
Funds created in several cities and Wisconsin help poor defendants stay out of jail.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Emily Hamer and Sheila Cohen
Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Legislators Can’t Block Liberals On Twitter
Federal judge rules that One Wisconsin Now can’t be blocked from twitter feed of Vos, other GOP lawmakers.
Jan 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jan 7th, 2019 by James Rowen
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Vos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Embraces Expertise
Hiring talented people, appointing expert advisors, who knew you could govern that way?
Dec 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Gerrymander is Alive and Well
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Curbing Evers’ Power Moves to Legislature
All 12 Republicans on Joint Finance back plan to reduce governor’s power, restrict early voting.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Advice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Mitchell, Madison Airport Traffic Up
Milwaukee airport adds non-stop flights to San Diego, Cleveland, Nashville.
Nov 12th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
How Dane, Waukesha Counties Hurt Walker
Lowest margin for him in 8 years in Waukesha, reflecting his high disapproval rating.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
7 Numbers That Explain Election
The election results would have been completely different if not for this.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions
Milwaukee, Madison, Superior move toward solar and storm-sewer solutions.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Schimel Suit Cost Workers $23 Million
Suit he joined stopped 165,000 Wisconsin workers from getting overtime pay.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith
Estes Street Honors Bay View Pioneer
North Carolina native Elijah Estes settled in 1830s in area that became Bay View.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Carl Baehr
The Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven Walters
City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan
Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Agents Arrest 30 State Immigrants
Crackdown by ICE agents arrests two in Milwaukee, 11 in Madison.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Democratic Program Recruits Women Candidates
Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Steven Walters
State’s Child Care Programs Have Improved
Study of care for low-income families finds great improvement, though Milwaukee’s programs lagging.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Will State Prevent Election Cyber Attacks?
Cybersecurity experts warn Wisconsin’s system is vulnerable. What are state officials doing about it?
Sep 17th, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
Dane County Property Value Tops Milwaukee
For first time Dane bests Milwaukee in total county property value, study shows
Aug 15th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
23 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Early Turnout High for Election
Absentee voting far higher than in 2014, nearly equals presidential year of 2016.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable
They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties
Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Forced to Work for FoodShare
Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Walker a Coward on Trump Border Policy
His silence on interning immigrant children echoes his inaction on Lincoln Hills youth.
Jun 23rd, 2018 by Savion Castro
Wisconsin’s Modest Population Growth
2010-17 Census numbers capture patterns of urban growth and rural losses.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Conviction Overturned After Flawed Hair Analysis
Man served 27 years, one of 13 cases in state where DNA proved hair forensics flawed.
May 22nd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?
It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.
May 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes
Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.
May 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Special Elections Attract Local Interest
Milwaukee Democrats raising money for outstate special elections Walker resisted calling.
May 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
How to Pick the Next Governor
Judge the many candidates on how they’d address Wisconsin’s economic chasm.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Marc Eisen
State Needs to Invest More In UWM
It’s critical to region’s economy. WOW county leaders should push for this.
Apr 12th, 2018 by John Torinus
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
7 Election Takeaways
What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?
Apr 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Race Replays Issues of 2011
Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker’s Big Lie
Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Strange Race for Supreme Court
Look carefully. Both candidates are not what they claim to be.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Judge That Robin Vos Hates
Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?
Mar 27th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Legislators Matter
And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Motorist Who Kills Bicyclist Is Prosecuted
But Dane County jury finds driver not guilty of negligent homicide.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Dave Cieslewicz
Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
The Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State High Court Restricts Open Records
Ruling makes it harder for unions to determine who has voted in elections.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Officials Must Provide Electronic Records
They are covered by open records laws and often easier to use.
Feb 5th, 2018 by John Foust
