Politics
Examining the Dark-Store Loophole
Loophole lets big box stores lower their taxes while effectively raising taxes for residents.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State Leaders Divided Over Gun Laws
In the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democrats push for "red flag" laws, Republicans balk.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Congress Must Protect the DSH Program
Program created by President Reagan provides funds to hospitals to offset costs for providing care to the uninsured.
Aug 7th, 2019 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?
Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Public Shocked by ‘For Sale’ Signs in County Parks
Parks group uses "For Sale" signs to raise awareness and support for parks funding.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Tent City A Result of Public Policy
Tent City residents need resources not currently available to them, not destruction of their camp.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Joseph Volk
Hands-Free Phone Law Being Pushed in Wisconsin
An activist from Minnesota that lost his daughter to distracted driving is behind the push.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Jobs Not Worth The Cost
New analysis shows the cost to taxpayers per job outweighs the return.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Respects His Agency Leaders
Walker at times ignored cabinet, made decisions for his political career.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Teachers’ Union Still Has Clout
Its membership more than cut in half, but still one of biggest donors to Democratic candidates.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Rise and Fall of Three GOP Stars
Walker, Ryan and Priebus were national Republican leaders who got defeated by Trumpism.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
City Blocking New Scooters, 100+ Complaints About Bad Riders
City pushing pause on scooter pilot program to push for less sidewalk riding.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
