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Wisconsin heads to the polls a state divided
by
Tony Wagner
Apr 4, 2016
The swing state lagging behind its Western neighbor, and the gap has gotten wider under Scott Walker.
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Is a sports arena an investment or a subsidy?
by
Gigi Douban
Aug 13, 2015
Wisconsin, urged on by Gov. Scott Walker, will spend $250 million to help two New York hedge fund managers build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.
States play catch-up with sand mining
Jan 19, 2015
In Wisconsin, sand mines go uninspected, fines are modest and some rules have lapsed.
Frac sand companies get creative with local politics
Jan 16, 2015
When a Wisconsin county tried to shut them out, sand companies found a way in.
Amid climate change worries, a good year for fall foliage
Oct 16, 2013
Some recent studies suggest that changing climates could produce dull colors in future years. How much might that hurt the economies of states like Vermont, North Carolina, and Wisconsin?
Breaking the cycle of public housing
Jul 17, 2013
Housing authorities across the country are searching for ways to transition people out of public housing.
GOP nonprofits press attack
Aug 23, 2012
Conservative political nonprofit continue to blanket airwaves with attack ads in Senate races.
For public good, not for profit.
Barack Obama's already lost one congressional district
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 13, 2012
Don't expect the Wisconsin's 1st District to go blue this November.
Club for Growth Action eyes Wisconsin
Aug 2, 2012
After Texas win, the tea party super PAC looks north
In Wisconsin, union leaders hold out hope for November
by
David Gura
Jun 6, 2012
Despite Gov. Scott Walker's victory in the Wisconsin recall elections yesterday, union leaders are optimistic about their cause for the general elections in November.