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Two Jails in State House ICE Detainees
Located in Kenosha and Dodge counties, getting millions in federal funds for jailing immigrants.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Trump Fundraiser Hosted by Walker Crony
Milwaukee businessman Ted Kellner hosted luncheon fundraiser at Pfister Hotel.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Giuliani Can’t Practice Law in D.C.
Trump's lawyer has "inactive" license in D.C. so can't defend president there.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Walker Silent as Trump Attacks Harley
State Republicans decline to criticize Trump for attack on iconic state business.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Harley Gave Generously to Republicans
So did Sartori Foods. Both now hurt by Trump tariffs.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
George Will Blasts Paul Ryan
Calls House Speaker Trump’s “poodle,” urges people to vote Democratic.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
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
Colin Jost Comes to Town
“Saturday Night Live” writer and performer does his standup act at Turner Hall Sunday night.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Jim Cryns
Trump Dead Wrong on Canadian Trade
We have a trade surplus with Canada, so a tariff war with our closest ally will only hurt U.S.
Jun 21st, 2018 by John Torinus
Comparing Badger Economy to Border States
Wisconsin does both better and worse than neighboring states.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care
Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
History Favors Walker’s Reelection
Two-thirds of 20th century U.S. candidates attempting a fourth consecutive gubernatorial win succeeded.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Wisconsin Economy
And his immigration policies impair the ability of employers to fill jobs.
Jun 11th, 2018 by John Torinus
The Art Of Gerrymandering Milwaukee
Mapping the outlines of representation in Wisconsin's legislative districts.
Jun 9th, 2018 by Malia Jones
Andy Gronik’s Path From Business To Politics
Career in asset-based lending led him to where he is today, a Democratic candidate for governor.
Jun 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
The Republican Love of Big Government
Are Republican states the most socialistic?
Jun 6th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director
Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker Runs Race on His Own Terms
Have Democrats figured out what it takes to beat Walker?
Jun 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
Six Questions for Democratic Convention
Can the party revive in Wisconsin? That depends on these six questions.
May 28th, 2018 by Steven Walters
John McCain and Republican Values
He’s a patriot and man of character. Contrast this to Trump, Vukmir and Nicholson.
May 24th, 2018 by Spencer Black
The Fight Against Medical Industrial Complex
Some signs of progress. Prices still rising but not as much.
May 19th, 2018 by John Torinus
Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave
Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.
May 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Trump Tariffs Threaten State’s Exports
Wisconsin’s foreign exports total $22.4 billion per year, create 115,000 jobs.
May 13th, 2018 by Steven Deller, Tessa Conroy and Matthew Kures
Meet the Finalists for Democratic National Convention
Milwaukee, the first to announce, is one of eight cities bidding.
May 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Trickle Up Economics
The Great Recession’s huge impact on employment shows why trickle down doesn’t work.
May 9th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson
Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.
May 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Pruitt Ruling Allows Foxconn Pollution
EPA head overrules his own staff to deliver victory for Walker and Trump.
May 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Is California the Future?
The data about California may have political and economic lessons for Wisconsin.
May 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt
The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Global Season Opens for Port Milwaukee
Importing as much as 179,000 tons of steel, exporting grain and manufactured products.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Republicans Have Abandoned Their Principles
And voters may make them pay in November.
Apr 17th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech
Legislator taking down sign he disagreed with violates a bedrock American principle.
Apr 15th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
The Incredible Potential of Paul Ryan
Destined for greatness, so many said. Why didn’t he realize it?
Apr 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Trade War Threatens State’s Ginseng Growers
Trump hikes steel and aluminum tariffs, so China ups it on ginseng, a big state export.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Votes In 2018 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Were Most Partisan In Two Decades
Despite differing outcomes, ballot preferences echoed 2016 Presidential election.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Aaron Weinschenk
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
