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The Secret Lobbyists
Lobbyists must register to lobby the legislature but can work in secret to get the big money from government contracts. Why?
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Act 10 Could Still Be in Trouble
Federal appeals court decision looks shaky, and state lawyers made mistakes defending anti-union law.
Jan 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Robin Hood in Reverse
Republicans’ tax plan assures that Wisconsin follows other states in the race to the bottom.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Will Veto Same-Day Registration Ban
Governor says if there is "any cost" to ending same-day voter registration, he will veto the bill.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
A Call for Redistricting Reform
Given the distorted election results, good government groups want to reform the process of redistricting.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
How State Aid to Cities Has Plummeted
Milwaukee is getting killed by declining shared revenue, violating a century-old state agreement.
Dec 3rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Death By Auto
Bicyclists are getting killed by negligent drivers. A proposed law could address the problem.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Dave Schlabowske
Did Republicans Blow It?
The court decision striking down collective bargaining law exposes obvious constitutional problems with it.
Sep 17th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
