Politics
Why Does GOP Oppose Student Debt Reform?
Republican legislators still resist bill allowing students to refinance loans.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Scot Ross
Koch-Funded Group Backs Tax Cut
Cut could reduce state forestry funding.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker Signs High-Capacity Wells Bill
Good for powerful agriculture interests, bad for the environment.
Jun 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
What We Need in a New Sheriff
If Clarke leaves, what kind of sheriff should replace him?
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Secretive Votes by Legislature Are Wrong
Voting by mailed ballots rather than in person violates open government.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Christa Westerberg
WMC Wants Another Business Tax Break
Bill increases construction industry tax exemption; pushed by legislator whose business will benefit.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Is No Tommy Thompson
But in his less inclusive, more political way, he may be just as successful.
Jun 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
How MMAC Peddles Influence
Milwaukee business group has spent $2.4 million on campaigns and lobbying.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Federal Election Study Needed
Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity could answer many important questions.
May 31st, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
