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Why Was Mitchell Street Social Security Office Closed?
And did the Social Security Administration defy an order from Congress to halt the closing?
Apr 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Gov. Walker’s Supreme Anger
He lashes out in frustration after Judge Dallet's high court victory, afraid a blue wave is heading his way.
Apr 6th, 2018 by Joanna Beilman-Dulin
Should Walker Be Worried?
Does he face an unstoppable “blue wave”? Maybe.
Apr 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
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
Dallet Won in Trumpland
She even won Sauk County, home base of Michael Screnock.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Student Group Charges MPS Discriminates
More than 80% of students suspended by MPS are black.
Mar 31st, 2018 by Dean Bibens
Where Are Wage Gains Ryan Promised?
Companies aren’t delivering -- and never promised -- the salary hikes Republicans touted.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
White House Firings Are Not Okay
Disarray in government ultimately hurts the people you serve.
Mar 20th, 2018 by John Torinus
First Streetcar Heading to Milwaukee
Left Pennsylvania plant, will arrive by on March 26, mayor announces.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Tariffs Will Harm Trump Country
Wisconsin could be one of the biggest losers.
Mar 14th, 2018 by John Torinus
Trump Threatens Great Lakes Funding
Sea Grant had $20.6 million impact on Wisconsin, $66 million on nearby states in 2016.
Mar 9th, 2018 by Steven Maier
The Life of a Congolese Refugee
Kabayiza Ntirenganya came here with nothing. Can he make it in Milwaukee?
Mar 9th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
Ryan Finally Stands Up to Trump
Why he did it and what it shows about House Speaker's moral fiber.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
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
Pendulum Swinging Against GOP
Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.
Mar 4th, 2018 by John Torinus
The Real “Gun Nuts”
Not the gun owners, but the gun control zealots.
Feb 26th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan
It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
City Bidding for Democratic National Convention
What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Beware Overconfidence
Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Spencer Black
Less Food For the Poor
Walker, Trump have fancy taxpayer-paid kitchens, cut food for the poor.
Feb 20th, 2018 by James Rowen
Roads Getting Worse With No Solution
Bad for bikers as well as cars; does Walker have any solution?
Feb 17th, 2018 by Dave Cieslewicz
Trump Budget Slashes Safety Net
$1.4 trillion in cuts to health care, housing nearly equals $1.5 trillion in recent tax cuts.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Trump Nominee Has Unjudicial Views
Wisconsin judge nominee Gordon Giampietro dams birth control, gay marriage, public schools.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
HUD Awards $240,000 to Local Group
SET Ministry, the state's only grant winner, works with public housing residents.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ron Johnson’s Growing Credibility Gap
Even conservative media questioned his latest "report."
Feb 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
The World According to Paul Ryan
He’s taking flak for just one tweet. Perhaps it’s a teachable moment.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
On the Road to Autocracy
Belief in American Exceptionalism may blind us to how our democracy is decaying.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Frank Schneiger
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
How Trump Has Unified America
The state of our union is strong because he’s unified so many Americans against him.
Feb 1st, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
RoJo Is Now Trump’s Hit Man
Sen. Johnson assails FBI with no evidence, supporting Trump and Russia.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Has Tide Turned Against Republicans?
Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Can Democrats Win State Senate?
Schachtner win gives hope. But everything would have to go right.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Trump Waging War Against the Outdoors
Attacking national parks, weakening pollution rules, the list is long.
Jan 21st, 2018 by Spencer Black
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Can Dallet Win Supreme Court Primary?
Outspoken Madison liberal Tim Burns stands in her way.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Behold the Elephant Chart
It shows global and U.S. changes benefit 1%; who are the losers?
Jan 17th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Johnson Won’t Tell Truth on Obamacare
Senator claims it’s hated, but ACA now has highest support, especially Trump voters.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Ryan Lauds New Tax Plan
House Speaker says Republicans have created one of best tax codes in the world.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Is Trump Normalizing Nuclear Weapons?
Proposed 10-fold increase in weapons, study of how to survive nuclear bomb.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Will Federal Tax Plan Succeed?
Past economic data suggests it won’t. And voters think it will fail.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.
Jan 6th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Sykes, Clarke Still Hate Each Other
Sykes keeps attacking his old pal, while Clarke is muzzled by Twitter.
Jan 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State Roads Are Second Worst in Nation
Walker’s unwillingness to spend on highways causing huge problems.
Jan 4th, 2018 by James Rowen
Your Favorite Stories of 2017
Huge tax benefits for Foxconn, Diane Hendricks, and state senators led the way.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Democrat Should Run Up The Middle
Dennis Degenhardt could win GOP-leaning Assembly seat as a pro-business moderate.
Dec 29th, 2017 by John Torinus
Does Tax Plan Enrich Ron Johnson?
And will changes senator championed help small businesses? A look at the numbers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Laura Thompson
The DNR Isn’t Quite Dead
Signs of life in its latest reports on natural resources that still survive.
Dec 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses
His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.
Dec 13th, 2017 by John Torinus
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
Medicare Threatened By Federal Tax Cuts
Massive deficit it causes could require huge cuts in Medicare.
Dec 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds
Secrecy and lies used to pass it. How much will Trump, Ron Johnson personally benefit?
Dec 5th, 2017 by Bill Kaplan
Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System
After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Will Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?
The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
What Ryan Won’t Tell You About Tax Plan
I know Paul Ryan well. And I know what Ryan and Trump are really doing with their tax plan.
Nov 30th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Tax Reform Should Put Families First
Republican bill cuts taxes for wealthy, corporations, hikes them for many families.
Nov 29th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Which Federal Tax Plan Is Better?
Majority of taxpayers lose under both plans, but in different ways.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?
Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
A New Wisconsin Neo-Hate Group?
State chapter of “Proud Boys” is anti-immigrant, anti-feminism, pro-"western values.”
Nov 26th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall
Measuring How Polarized We Are
That’s what Craig Gilbert is doing, as he discusses with Mike Gousha.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?
A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
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
Walker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby
A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Historic Preservation in Peril
Job-creating historic preservation tax credits face cuts again, this time from Congress.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest
Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Can Walker Win Reelection?
And what’s the secret -- so far -- of his success?
Nov 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Sees Rise in Hate Groups
Increase in anti-Semitic, racist incidents reflects national increase in hate groups.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Mukhtar Ibrahim
Trump-GOP Tax Plan in Five Charts
Provisions will have huge impact on Wisconsin taxpayers.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?
Nov 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Voter Suppression Hurts Everyone
New research shows votes -- for both blacks and whites -- were suppressed in 2016.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Make America Safe From Domestic Terrorism
Most U.S. terrorists are American citizens, but little attention is paid to them.
Oct 27th, 2017 by Masood Akhtar
Secret Corporate Cash Funded GOP Hideaway
Ryan and Republicans enjoyed fancy post-convention “cloakroom" paid for by 20 companies.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Carrie Levine
The Fight Against Great Lakes Algae
Federal funding Trump wants to end has helped Wisconsin, other states.
Oct 24th, 2017 by Steven Maier
Walker’s 2018 Campaign Baggage Is Heavy
The negative issues and squabbles he must handle keep growing.
Oct 24th, 2017 by James Rowen
Wisconsin One of Cheapest States
Gives little to charity, report shows. Milwaukee is much more generous than state.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
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
Who Benefits from Trump Tax Cuts?
In Wisconsin the top 1% will get 61% of the tax cut.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
We’re All Running For Governor
Ten Democrats are running, and most were at this forum, chastising Walker.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Trump Tax Plan’s $10 Billion Impact on State
Residents could be hurt and helped by changes.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why Farms Need Undocumented Workers
Immigrant labor produces 79 percent of nation’s milk. Can they be replaced?
Oct 9th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall and Riley Vetterkind
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
The Lessons of Repeal and Replace
Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
US Treasurer’s Name Misspelled on Official Site
Her name goes on all U.S. dollars, but Trump administration unsure of spelling.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Sykes On ‘How The Right Lost Its Mind’
Former talk show host talks up his new book, stresses he's still a conservative.
Sep 28th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Can Milwaukee Win The Amazon Challenge?
If a lower cost of living for employees is a key criteria.
Sep 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Mr. Gou – Your Turn
An open letter to the chairman of Foxconn.
Sep 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
The Online Legacy of Sheriff Clarke
His use of government social media set an ugly precedent which must be rejected.
Sep 14th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Flynn Blasts “Incompetent” Report
“We want to talk about reform,” police chief says, not DOJ report’s many errors.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
A Tale of Two Millennials
Two young Assembly reps in each party, two very different tales.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Why Did Sheriff Clarke Resign?
It’s all about his love of Donald Trump -- and the media spotlight.
Sep 1st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
