The faces behind state politics: First of a four-part series
By Madelyn Mahon | Mar. 19, 2007In a tiny two-room office plastered with old political posters, Jay Heck works tirelessly at Common Cause Wisconsin's headquarters nearly every day. '
In a tiny two-room office plastered with old political posters, Jay Heck works tirelessly at Common Cause Wisconsin's headquarters nearly every day. '
Although the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bill to lift current restrictions on embryonic stem cell research Jan. 11, the House lacked the two-thirds majority needed to override the presidential veto. However, an alternative method may eve'
The promise of film stars, red carpets and movie sets in Madison continues to be delayed much to the dismay of tourism and film industry officials. In a push to bring the film industry to Wisconsin, state politicians are working to move up the start date '
After a vicious and negative campaign leading up to the mid-term election, a non-partisan group is pushing for the reintroduction of an ethics reform bill to curb corruption within the government.'
A New York Times/CBS News poll released Wednesday, which found that just 29 percent of Americans approve President Bush's is management of the Iraq war, has increased chatter among Democrats on a plan to switch current war policy if they clench the '
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that same-sex couples are entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples in the state. As Wisconsin's Nov. 7 vote on same-sex marriage draws near, many wonder what the future holds for gay rights '
Allegations filed Tuesday against the Catholic Diocese of Madison reignited debate over the bias of the political watchdog group, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. While the group is officially non-partisan, many Republicans within Wisconsin government feel t'
In the midst of controversy surrounding the Wisconsin State Elections Board, the Board requested an increase of over $1 million in its taxpayer supported budget to help maintain Wisconsin's new federally mandated voter database. '
Scot Ross, a Democratic candidate for secretary of state running against 26-year-incumbent Doug La Follette, spoke with The Daily Cardinal about his progressive campaign and his miraculous weight loss. Less than five years ago, Ross was nearing 500 pounds and was a pack-a-day smoker. Today however, thanks to surgery and drastic lifestyle changes, he weighs half his previous size.