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Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Schimel Concedes Election to Kaul
Republican attorney general won’t seek recount, lost by 17,000 votes to Democrat Josh Kaul.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Attorneys General Group Spent Big On Schimel
National Republican group spent $2.4 million on ads battering Democrat Josh Kaul, but he won anyway.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Record Outside Group Spending, $36.5 Million
Republicans had 2-1 advantage in special interest spending, most of it for Walker.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kaul Claims Victory for Attorney General
Schimel says it “appears” challenger has defeated him.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Sarah Whites-Koditschek and WPR Staff
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Record Outside Spending in AG Race
Nearly $5 million, about five times higher than past record, spent on Schimel, Kaul.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Schimel’s Lawsuit Makes No Sense
Even conservatives suggest the AG’s suit against Affordable Care Act is bad law.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot
ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Kaul Leads Schimel in Campaign Dollars
Democratic challenger for AG raised $877,000 in last two months while Schimel raised $604,000.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Scott Walker Lacks Ethics
That’s why four of his cabinet secretaries, including me, have condemned him.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Ed Wall
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?
Oct 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Brad Schimel Fails Women, Victims
Reviewing the Attorney General’s record on rape and sexual harassment.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Louise Lyall
State Democrats Buried by Outside Funding
GOP express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million compared to just $6.6 million by Democratic groups.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Republicans Lie About Health Care
The reality is they can’t create an alternative way to cover pre-existing conditions.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
The Strange Suit by Brad Schimel
Why try to end coverage of pre-existing conditions which 67% of Republicans support?
Oct 17th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Schimel Versus Kaul Part 3
In their third debate AG candidates disagree on nearly everything. Again.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Judge Goes Easy on Violent Cop
Milwaukee police officer kicked subdued suspect in the face, gets fine, 14 days in jail.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Does Wisconsin Need an Alcohol Czar?
State struggles with host of issues involved in regulating the alcohol industry.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Schimel and Kaul Debate The Issues
Candidates for Attorney General disagree on rape kits, opioids, Affordable Care Act.
Oct 14th, 2018 by Jenny Peek
Baldwin, Walker Lead in Latest MU Poll
Baldwin up 10% over Vukmir, Walker up by just 1% over Evers.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Have 4-1 Spending Edge
Outside groups supporting GOP have spent $11 million, vs $2.5 million for Democratic candidates.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Incoherence of Scott Walker
His suddenly changing policies make for a confused campaign.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
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
Obamacare Critics Offer Weak Alternatives
Bill supported by Gov. Walker won’t effectively cover pre-existing conditions.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Making Insurance Fake Again
Trump and Walker plans let health insurers end coverage of pre-existing conditions, sell junk policies.
Sep 27th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Schimel’s Spoils System
DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Making Wisconsin More Like Texas
Schimel and Walker support changes in Affordable Care Act most voters oppose. Why?
Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended
Critics charge attorney general shouldn’t have taken four years to fix the problem.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Laurel White
Catching Up on Summer’s Political News
Summer’s over. Election looming. What do you need to know?
Sep 4th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Parties Spending $4.5 Million on AG Race
Republicans lead spending on Attorney General race, two-party total already exceeds 2014.
Sep 4th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Check Candidates’ Stance on Open Records
If they want your vote, shouldn’t they support transparency in government?
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Bill Lueders
45 Former Assistant DAs Blast Schimel
Attorney General called “blatantly” political in unprecedented letter Schimel dismisses as “partisan.”
Aug 28th, 2018 by Laurel White
3M Gives Donations, Pays No Fines
Company gave donations to Walker and others, pays no fines for environmental violations.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Attack on Affordable Care
Walker, Schimel, Johnson would kill program; 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions could lose insurance.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Steve Ohly
Experts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants
Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs
Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.
Aug 20th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Evers Could Benefit From Walker Fatigue
There is exhaustion with Walker’s ambition and relentless negative campaigns.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Wall Blasts Walker, Schimel on Youth Prison
Former corrections secretary says governor, AG ignored Lincoln Hills abuses for political reasons.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Laurel White
Out-of-State Money Backs AG Candidates
In July, about half of the largest contributors to candidates came from outside of Wisconsin.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Battle Over ‘Cocaine Mom” Law
Allows drug using mothers to be detained in jail. Opponents plan pickets, social media and forums across state.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Shamane Mills
AG Race Attracts $1.3 Million in Six Months
Challenger Kaul raised nearly as much as incumbent Schimel in first half of 2018.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Brad Schimel Soft on Crime?
New data shows AG not just slow to go after rapists, but drugs and firearms cases.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Candidates Duke it Out
In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
School Safety Grants Stir Controversy
Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
High Court Backs Evers Over Walker
Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated
Federal court overrules state court decision voiding law allowing jailing of drug-using mothers.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
Brad Schimel’s Dreadful Record on Rape Kits
Attorney General is anything but tough on crime by serial rapists.
Jun 21st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care
Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering
No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
The Troubling Record of Brad Schimel
How has state Attorney General failed? Let us count the ways.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Meth Use Up 167% Since 2013
New report tracks Midwest, as prevention, treatment in state remains a huge challenge.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy
High Court Approves New Factory Farm
Factory farm had backing from large GOP contributors.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Politicians Funded by Accused Drug Makers
Drug companies sued for pushing opioids donated $39,000 to Walker, legislators.
May 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Tries to Rig the System
He’s suing to slash my authority as state superintendent, and forcing me to use attorney hostile to my views.
May 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption
AG condemns award for rehabilitated lawyer and State Bar caves in to Schimel’s complaint.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Robin Vos’s Title Loan Trip Troubles
Company pays for his trip to London, he backs less regulations on its high interest loans.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
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
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
Marquette vs. John McAdams
Fired conservative professor only had to apologize. Instead he’s going to court.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by RT Both
Many Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Even in Wisconsin. But nearly all are former officeholders.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
How Americans for Prosperity Wins
Koch-funded group gives huge campaign donations, has gotten long list of bills passed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker’s Hands Dirty on Political Purge
Why didn't he oppose axing Elections, Ethics heads? Because he wanted revenge.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald
His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot Ross
GOP Targets Anti-Corruption Probes
Their message to bipartisan groups: don’t dare investigate us or we’ll punish you.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Chris Taylor
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy
Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Schimel Helps Construction Industry
They gave $169,700 to attorney general; his ruling kills fire safety rule requiring sprinklers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Brad Schimel Strikes Out Again
His 11-month investigation of John Doe leaks yields no charges but lots of anger.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why John Doe Probe Saved Emails
And why Schimel report complaining about investigators could be wrong.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
Schimel Chats Up Big Donors at Trump Resort
Event sponsored by group that gave $300,000 to state campaigns in 2014 election.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Brad Schimel’s Opioid Problem
Attorney General has been reluctant to pursue opioid manufacturers. Why?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
State Leaves Counties to Sue Drug Companies
Opioid costs hurting counties, but legislature, Schimel won’t take action.
Nov 11th, 2017 by State Senators Janet Bewley and Dave Hansen
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall
Good Government is Everybody’s Business
Ernst-Ulrich Franzen's parting message to politicians: "We’ll be watching."
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Ernst-Ulrich Franzen
Opioid Crisis Still Growing
Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Foxconn Law Transforms State Courts
Company gets more and quicker access, while everyone else waits for justice.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?
Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists
State attorney general and federal EPA head never met a green policy they liked.
Oct 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Cocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Judges Consider a Democratic Gerrymander
Maryland uses same technique as Wisconsin, but to benefit Democrats.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Right Wing Seeks to End Democracy?
Their support for Wisconsin gerrymander part of a disturbing international trend.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
How Much Do DOJ Civil Suits Cost?
Bill requires state AG to disclose cost of many suits against federal government.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Predatory Loan King Backs Schimel
Rod Aycox, partner of reputed mob figure, gives $2,500 to Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Jul 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
John Nygren’s War on Drug Abuse
His daughter’s drug abuse problem brought the issue home to him.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will Supremes Rule on State Redistricting?
Past cases show Supreme Court is reluctant to overrule district courts.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
