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Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments
Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly GOP Proposes $1,000 State Match for ‘Trump Accounts’
Federal government puts $1,000 into an account for babies born after Jan. 1, 2025.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Mike White’s Shadowy Role with Summerfest
Co-manager of Summerfest’s private company can’t explain what he does.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%
All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin
State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
New Restrictions on Bitcoin ATMs in Wisconsin Aim To Limit Harm of Crypto Scams
Reports of crypto scams are up 99% since 2023.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme
Welcome Back, Tripoli Country Club!
Dropping its recent name of University Club and going back to the old one.
May 27th, 2025 by Michael Horne
San Felippo Served As President of Summerfest’s Private Company
As more evidence of his role emerges neither he nor Summerfest will comment.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?
Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee
Tennessee-based health care provider plans to transform three vacant commercial spaces.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System
Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down
Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Why Does Summerfest Run a Private Company?
Its managers Ron San Felippo and Mike White can't explain it. And Summerfest won't say. Third story of investigative series.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?
Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
New Effort Seeks to Prevent Financial Abuse Against the Elderly
In 2022, senior citizens in Wisconsin lost more than $43 million from scams, abuse.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Colleen Leahy
Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans
Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
State Officials Warn Against Charity Scams
Imposter scams are the most common, costing people billions nationally.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker
Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?
17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Joins Enforcement Action Over Russian NFT Scam in Metaverse
Wisconsin and four other states going after scam perpetrated at a digital casino in the Metaverse.
May 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Asian Market Expansion In Jeopardy
Facing multiple lawsuits and criminal probe of a VP. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Mar 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Joel Brennan Leaving Evers’ Administration To Head GMC
Top-ranking state official will lead Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Secrets of Mike Huebsch
He’s been a leader in evading and undermining Wisconsin's open records laws.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Dems Object to GOP Slashing State Budget Provisions
Sen. LaTonya Johnson challenges cuts to Black History Museum.
May 14th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Daycare Owner Buying Lloyd St. Building
Charlotte Randolph has been paying rent to tax-delinquent owner for nine years and will now buy the building.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One
The damage will cost millions. The cause of explosion is still under investigation.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lindsay Heights Garden Center Planned
Walnut Way founders Sharon and Larry Adams continue push to improve Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Compounds Student Debt Crisis
64% of Wisconsin’s 2018 graduates had debt, averaging $31,705 per person.
May 5th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Evers Addresses COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Governor declares state of emergency, urges closure of large events.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
Choose Life Program Still a Mystery
President says group had nothing to do with bill that would give it $500,000 from the state.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
A Sherman Park Success Story
Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans
Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.
Jun 16th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Average UWM Student Debt Rose 194%
New study shows Wisconsin has more students in debt than 44 states. Any solution?
Apr 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Wants Study of Student Loan Debt
Average grad has $30,000 in debt, state's total student debt is $24 billion.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
The Double Standard of Duey Stroebel
He attacks Evers appointee while ignoring “Ethical Baggage” of 13 Walker appointees.
Jan 17th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Check Candidates’ Stance on Open Records
If they want your vote, shouldn’t they support transparency in government?
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Bill Lueders
Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Arn Pearson, Matt Rothschild and Scot Ross
Second Walker Official Opposes Him
Ex-Director of Financial Institutions say he was pushed to meet with lobbyists, avoid public records.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation
Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.
Dec 17th, 2017 by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall
State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.
Mar 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
Open Records Law Still Under Siege
Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
New State Law Helps Debt Collectors
Makes it easy for debt buyers to target consumers with poorly documented claims.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
Walker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!
State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
