Molly Beck, Capitol reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Murphy’s Law: Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race
Murphy’s Law

Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

Murphy’s Law: Why State GOP Turned Against ERIC
Murphy’s Law

Why State GOP Turned Against ERIC

Trump and Cleta Mitchell are demonizing elections data system Wisconsin joined via 2016 Republican law.

Murphy’s Law: How La Follette Helped Save Democracy
Murphy’s Law

How La Follette Helped Save Democracy

But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.

Back in the News: Spindell Defends Himself, Spins His Comments
Back in the News

Spindell Defends Himself, Spins His Comments

He sends media softening language not in his original email about suppressing votes.

Data Wonk: Who Is The Real Tim Michels?
Data Wonk

Who Is The Real Tim Michels?

Pragmatic businessman or right-wing idealogue? His policy statements offer clues.

Murphy’s Law: The Rise of Timothy Ramthun
Murphy’s Law

The Rise of Timothy Ramthun

One-time nobody now a candidate for governor and top demagogue in state Republican Party.

Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe

Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe

After non-partisan report finds 2020 election was safe and secure, Senate leaders call for another investigation.

Murphy’s Law: Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump
Murphy’s Law

Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump

And the results are, ah, pretty weird.

Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19

Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19

Republican state Sen. André Jacque and some family members have tested positive.

Op Ed: A Plea to State Republicans
Op Ed

A Plea to State Republicans

Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy

Back in the News: Study Finds Trump Rallies Spread Virus
Back in the News

Study Finds Trump Rallies Spread Virus

Caused 30,000 COVID-19 cases, may have led to 700 deaths, report estimates. Oshkosh rally a kay part of study.

The Contrarian: The Dark Side of Justice Abrahamson
The Contrarian

The Dark Side of Justice Abrahamson

A great legal scholar, but her style created bitter turmoil on the court.

Your Right to Know: Opees Honor Good Deeds and Bad
Your Right to Know

Opees Honor Good Deeds and Bad

Freedom of Information Council's awards go to Gov. Walker and several journalists.

Op Ed: Lincoln Hills Even Worse Than Reported
Op Ed

Lincoln Hills Even Worse Than Reported

Problems there linked to Act 10’s elimination of union workers’ rights.