Politics
Board Rejects Outsourced Inmate Care
Unanimous vote rejects private company, calls for county staff to handle health services in jails.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Walker Rewards Restaurant Association?
They gave him $38,000, his board bans city’s food safety ratings of restaurants.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Tony Evers Faces Tough Choices
With a structural deficit and transportation fund debt, delivering a “people’s budget” won’t be easy.
Dec 13th, 2018 by George Mitchell
What Do Democrats Stand For?
They can’t just be anti-Trump or anti-Walker, they need a clear theme. Like what?
Dec 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Lame Duck Appointees Gave Walker $16,000
One-fifth of 82 lame duck appointees by governor donated to his failed campaign.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hamilton Ally May Run for His Seat
Marvin Pratt's daughter may run. Ald. Hamilton's bid for mayor now seems all but certain.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Gerrymander is Alive and Well
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Can Public-Private Deals Help County?
Experts discuss potential of public-private partnerships for county and city.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Forms Panel On Prison Reform
Includes two former Supreme Court justices, three former prisons administrators.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Defends Lame Duck Bills
Plans to sign several measures, still reviewing others.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies
They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
