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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
New GOP Senators Have Clout
They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
State Okays Park Land for Golf Course
Course owner, industrialist Herbert Kohler, gave $400,000 to Walker, other Republicans.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
Should State Divest Gun Stocks?
Wisconsin pension fund invests in companies making guns that kill students.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Rainy Day Fund Is Tiny
No contributions to it since 2013, only enough to fund six days of operations.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Close the Dark Stores Tax Loophole
Would GOP legislators rather raise property taxes for others than lose political donations?
Feb 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
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
Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Donor Given State Park Land
State approves giving Herbert Kohler lakeshore parkland for his golf course.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
Politics May Doom School Funding Panel
Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout
Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot Ross
Republicans Stall “Dark Store” Bill
Bill opposed by special interests ends loophole lowering big box stores' property taxes.
Dec 14th, 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
The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy
Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Lets Tesla Sell Cars in State
Opposed by auto and truck dealers, who’ve donated $1.1 million to state politicians.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bipartisan Bill Legalizes Hemp
Big farm groups support it, state police chiefs oppose it.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Chiropractors Have Capitol Clout
Group gave $1.4 million in political donations, pushed one of most heavily lobbied bills.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Democrats’ Leadership Blender Claws Barca
Barca’s Foxconn vote played a role in his being dumped as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Don’t Cut Historic Tax Credits
They’re Walker's most successful economic development program. So why would he cut them?
Sep 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
10 Tough Questions About Foxconn Deal
Why legislators are squirming about whether to vote for it.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will State Get Conned by Foxconn?
Could cost billions, but still unknown is how many jobs, the pay, how deal enforced.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Scot Ross
We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million
GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
How to Follow the Transportation Debate
And why a real solution will probably never be reached.
Jul 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
MPS Loses Most Under Assembly GOP School-Aid Plan
Gov. Walker's school-aid plan provides $14.8 million more than Assembly plan for MPS.
Jun 12th, 2017 by Steven Walters
How MMAC Peddles Influence
Milwaukee business group has spent $2.4 million on campaigns and lobbying.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kooyenga Flat Tax Rejected
Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.
May 15th, 2017 by Steven Walters
More Burgers, More Steak Coming
Plus: East Side gets new coffee house, new bohemian hangout.
May 11th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Ag Interests Want Legalized Hemp
Farm groups back bill, gave legislators $1.3 million.
May 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Would Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
WMC Opposes Lead Pipes Bill
Business lobbyist opposes loans to homeowners to replace pipes.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Weight of Words
Renaissance staging of ‘The Violet Hour’ dramatizes the golden days of American publishing.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor
UnitedHealth Group accused of Medicaid fraud, gave $42,000 to state politicians.
Apr 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
80% Want More State K-12 Funding
New poll also finds 75% of state residents are happy with their local schools.
Mar 25th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Walker Would End State Property Insurance
Local governments then must buy from private insurers, who donated to Walker
Mar 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Will Walker Go Back to the Future?
He offered transportation-funding plan in 2011 that may get reconsideration.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage
State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Big Ag Wants High Capacity Wells
$152,000 campaign donations, $183,000 lobbying by potato, vegetable growers.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Senators Give Themselves 31% Increase
In non-public meeting they approve 31% raise in their per day expenses.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Mega Farms Are Big Political Donors
And their high capacity wells are draining rivers and lakes in state.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Milwaukee Subsidizes The State
The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget
Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?
Feb 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Senators Want 31% Hike In Expenses
Republicans want per diem pay raise, but oppose minimum wage increase for state workers.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
11 Predictions for 2017 Politics
Scott Fitzgerald gets Trump appointment, redistricting is upheld and more.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Steven Walters
Budget Talks Focus on Transportation
So what about biking, part of industry that adds $1.5 billion to Wisconsin economy?
Dec 16th, 2016 by Dave Cieslewicz
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
The Legend of Leah Vukmir
Once considered a horrible legislator, she’s now one of the Capitol’s “heaviest hitters.”
Nov 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters
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
Assembly Dems Point Way to Reform
Their Clean Elections Act seeks to fix broken campaign finance law.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Wisconsin Open for Bribery
State Ethics Commission allows GOP legislator to create his own PAC, ignoring “bright line” in the law.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
The Hypocrisy of the WMC
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce wants no judge recusals -- except when it benefits them.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Solve Real Problems
Why is Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald still defending the state’s voter ID law?
Sep 27th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess
Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?
Aug 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Candidates Battle Over School Funding
GOP and Democratic legislative candidates offer dueling statistics. Who’s right?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
GOP Goal Less Access for Democratic Voters
But you have to sift through media coverage of trial testimony for the story.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
UW Faculty Protests Anger GOP Legislators
Walker and legislators double down: they won’t restore UW cuts or tenure protection.
May 23rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education
Law changing voter ID rules mandated public service ad campaign but has allocated no money.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Sarah Smith
Legislative Session Passed Historic Changes
Republicans say voters will reward them this fall. Democrats are preparing attacks.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Five Years After Act 10
Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin’s Self-Inflicted Budget Woes
Budget decisions by Walker and Republicans are coming back to haunt them.
Feb 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec
Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat
Feb 8th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Three Ways to Cut Cost of Prisons
A trio of proposed bills would save taxpayers money and help offenders.
Feb 5th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?
“Efficiency model” goes before courts. It has a chance.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
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
10 More Changes Republicans Want
They’re far from done passing major changes. Here’s 10 more laws on the horizon.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Dark Money Will Rule Wisconsin
Two Republican bills about to pass could make this a vassal state of wealthy special interests.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Walker Did Have Secret Email System
Report shows state business conducted through 300 personal emails, confirms Urban Milwaukee story.
Oct 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How Republicans Plan to Kill GAB
Government Accountability Board will be scrapped in favor of weaker commissions.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Republicans Worked to End Public Records
Planning began last September and would have ended open records for all local governments as well.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by George Stanley
Why Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Attack on Government Pensions
The most shocking budget provision was a little-understood change in the pension system which lays bare the Republicans’ goals.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Why Tenure and Shared Governance Are Needed
Legislators' push for top-down management will damage UW System and chase away top faculty.
Jul 8th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Walker Admits Role in Curbing Open Records
Fitzgerald says governor involved and Walker’s office admits his role. Legislative drafting notes hid the authors.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
How Abele Bailed Out Walker
Governor made fatal error on Bucks arena, but Abele volunteered county taxpayers to solve the problem.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Conservative Power Rises in Senate
With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.
May 18th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Gas Tax Insanity
Bipartisan opposition to the gas tax is causing potholes and rising car repair bills, and hurting the state economy.
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
No Christmas In May For Republicans
Tax collections haven’t risen so GOP lawmakers may have to swallow Walker budget cuts they opposed.
May 11th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Bucks Create a Media Orgy!
Their press conference releasing the plan for new arena and development generated at least 20 stories. Mission accomplished.
Apr 14th, 2015 by Dave Reid
The Boom in Walker’s Point
A new project on South Water St. continues the pace of development.
Apr 6th, 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
Walker’s UW Cuts Get National Press
It’s probably helping his presidential run, but also raising questions about Walker as a person.
Feb 18th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
