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Data Wonk: ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy
Data Wonk

ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy

ALEC ranks state high for its policies, but they haven’t improved economy.

Wisconsin Budget: More Public School Funds for Vouchers
Wisconsin Budget

More Public School Funds for Vouchers

Walker gives voucher schools $283 million more, takes $93 million from public schools.

Op Ed: Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Op Ed

Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion

Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.

Plenty of Horne: Menomonee Valley Lacks Transit
Plenty of Horne

Menomonee Valley Lacks Transit

Valley's employers have transit needs similar to suburbs, study says.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride
Eyes on Milwaukee

Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride

County begins charging for controversial GO Pass program in June.

Dining: Bumstead Has Big Sandwiches
Dining

Bumstead Has Big Sandwiches

Bumstead Provisions in Bay View offers Dagwood-style dining.

Sponsored: The Shellow Group. Criminal Defense That Works.
Sponsored

The Shellow Group. Criminal Defense That Works.

Tell Your Teens: HANG UP BEFORE YOU HOOK UP – Technology has made hooking up easier than ever before for today’s high school and college students. However, it has made the potential criminal consequences much, much scarier. Click to read more.

Op Ed: Clarke At Fault On County Jail
Op Ed

Clarke At Fault On County Jail

Inmate denied water for seven days? Walker should replace the sheriff.

Murphy’s Law: The Lobbyist Governors Loved
Murphy’s Law

The Lobbyist Governors Loved

The late Bill Gerrard was part of “permanent government” voters decry.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Nick Carreiro
NEWaukeean of the Week

Nick Carreiro

"I was able to attend 10 days of Summerfest and catch 30 bands."

Wisconsin Budget: Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools
Wisconsin Budget

Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools

State schools got $107 million in 2015, helped pay for school nurses.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Repeals Minimum Markup
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Repeals Minimum Markup

But business, tourism interests back current law on "unfair sales."