John Gard, president of Wisconsin Independent Businesses.
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Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off
His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Jobs First Coalition Backs Republicans
Brookfield-based conservative group has spent $2.6 million since 2010, mostly on legislators.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?
May 23rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
More Legislators Become Lobbyists
Nygren and Shilling are the latest to take the lucrative road well-traveled.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Election Donors Operate in the Shadows
One third of all state campaign donations, some $12 million, from secretive outside groups.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
UWM Gets a Gold Rating for Being Green
UW-Milwaukee scored well on a widely used sustainability scorecard.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Dave Fidlin
UWM receives STARS Gold Rating for sustainability
Feb 19th, 2020 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Foxconn Judge Was Former Walker Aide
And donor to GOP candidates. His ruling allows huge drawdown of Lake Michigan water by Foxconn.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Republicans Hate the Gas Tax
Once they promoted this user fee, now they’d rather roads fall apart. Why?
Jun 13th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Divided in Two Special Elections
Dueling ads in 1st Senate District slam both GOP candidates.
May 14th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Ellen Nowak will begin her role as Department of Administration (DOA) secretary on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Who Runs the Jobs First Coalition?
It’s spent $1 million on elections, was started by Scott Jensen, mostly targets Democrats.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Why State’s MPS Takeover Plan Died
In changing state ratings to protect choice schools, Republicans ended up killing OSPP.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
New NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward
Its less-discussed project, a 33-story residential and parking tower, is quietly continuing.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Schools Challenged by Declining State Aid
State aid to schools declined by $1.1 billion under Walker; choice funding rose by 77%.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
The Explosive Growth of School Choice
It’s grown 78% in four years, now puts 32,100 kids in private schools
Sep 8th, 2015 by Steven Walters
NM’s 27-Hour Concrete Pour
Photos and a time-lapse video of the project that poured 10,000 cubic yards of concrete for what will become the state's biggest building.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Dave Reid
The Northwestern Mutual Tower Begins
NM is laying the structure for huge, 32-floor complex that will be largest building in the state.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Northwestern Mutual Could Demolish a City Block
Will entire city block be used to build 1,000 car parking garage? And will The Couture dispute ever get settled?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Legislators Move to Become Lobbyists
Revolving door between governing and lobbying wide open, especially for Republicans.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Destroy This Building, NML Declares
A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
How School Choice Got Expanded Statewide
Deal by GOP legislators and pushed by voucher lobbyists expanded it beyond Gov. Walker's proposal.
Sep 3rd, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Voucher Lobby
Lobbying for school choice provides big money for Republicans.
May 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How Former Lawmakers Cash In
16 ex-lawmakers -- including former Assembly speakers and Senate majority leaders -- make big money lobbying the legislature.
Mar 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Doyle, Gard in University Club Sandwich
Rivals Host Simultaneous Fundraisers in Swanky Downtown Club
May 26th, 2006 by Michael Horne
Scott Walker and the Milwaukee Curse
Milwaukee has not been the home of many of Wisconsin’s governors.
Jan 24th, 2005 by Michael Horne
