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85 of 86 Incumbent State Legislators Won in 2022
Just one lost. Experts blame Republican gerrymandering and uncompetitive districts.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Christina Lieffring
Anonymous Legislator Undermining State Stewardship Fund
More than a dozen times, initiatives to protect invaluable natural areas were killed.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Spencer Black
Honoring Biking Advocate Phil Van Valkenberg
New trail named for state’s tireless champion of biking.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Spencer Black
Congress Should Approve Two More States
It's time to make Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico states.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Spencer Black
Why Republicans Turned Green
Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”
Aug 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Biden’s Climate Plan Is Smart Politics
And smart policy. The two should go hand in hand.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Why Honor Confederate Leaders?
Would we honor Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, who led the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Jun 21st, 2020 by Spencer Black
Natural Areas Program Protects State’s Beauty
State program created 70 years ago protects 500,000 acres at 692 sites across Wisconsin.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Trump Vulnerable on Environment
He’s done more damage than any president in modern history. Will Democrats make this an issue?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Lessons of the Lower Wisconsin River
Beautifully conserved, it's the longest free flowing river left in the Midwest.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Spencer Black
Could Doyle Have Saved High Speed Rail?
And could the state still get it some day? Last in a series.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
State’s Talgo Trains Still Sit Idle
Since Republicans killed deal with manufacturer, trains have sat unused in Beech Grove, Indiana. Part 6 of series.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge Karofsky currently serves as a criminal court judge in Dane County.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Spencer Black
The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?
Jul 21st, 2019 by Spencer Black
Good News for State’s Environment
Evers administration is turning around the decline in DNR staff morale and mission under Walker.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Spencer Black
Lame Duck Mischief Defamed the State
Walker opted to divide and conquer up until last day in office.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Spencer Black
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources Policy Advisory Council
"We’re going to bring science back to decision-making in Wisconsin."
Dec 10th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform
Legislative leaders rejected reforms proposed in 2009-2010 session.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Steven Walters
The Troubling Record of Brad Schimel
How has state Attorney General failed? Let us count the ways.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Spencer Black
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
Republicans Have Abandoned Their Principles
And voters may make them pay in November.
Apr 17th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Earth Day forum with Spencer Black
The forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, April 21, in the Firefly Room of the Wauwatosa Public Library.
Apr 13th, 2018 by County Grounds Coalition
How Walker Destroyed Bipartisan Conservation
Democrats and Republicans agreed on need to protect state’s environment. Not any more.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Democrats Beware Overconfidence
Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Spencer Black
Wisconsin’s “Fall From Grace”
Insider article by Judge Lynn Adelman reveals how key decision transformed state.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Trump Waging War Against the Outdoors
Attacking national parks, weakening pollution rules, the list is long.
Jan 21st, 2018 by Spencer Black
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Mining Bill Will Pollute the State
And will overturn 1998 law passed overwhelmingly and backed by most voters.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Spencer Black
Pat Roggensack On the Warpath
Supreme Court chief justice slams Journal Sentinel, Janine Geske, and others.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Spencer Black
Walker’s High Speed Folly
Was governor’s biggest mistake turning down federal money for high speed rail?
May 26th, 2016 by Spencer Black
Wisconsin Ignores Climate Change
Republicans join Koch Brothers, opposing actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The Secret Lobbyists
Lobbyists must register to lobby the legislature but can work in secret to get the big money from government contracts. Why?
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Can New President Darnell Cole Rescue MATC?
Not long after arriving in town, new MATC president Darnell Cole called Greater Milwaukee Committee President Bob Milbourne and asked to meet.
Oct 4th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is Ald. Herron Leaving Town?
City Hall has been rife with rumors that Ald. Terrance Herron is leaving Milwaukee.
Oct 2nd, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Scott Jensen’s Big Shakedown
Rep. Jon Richards was feeling a little lonely.
Sep 25th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is the State Legislature Still a Men’s Club?
It was the gunfight at the Capitol corral and only men were invited.
Aug 7th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Antonio Riley’s Campaign Coffer Looks Mayoral
News reports have made much of the money raised by Ald. Marvin Pratt and Ald. Tom Nardelli, speculating about their chances for mayor.
Aug 5th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
