Politics
State Ranks 2nd for Black Homicide Victims
Study finds Wisconsin has nearly double the national rate and 91% killed with guns.
May 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Push Voucher Transparency
Bill would disclose how much taxpayer dollars go to voucher schools.
May 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
How Non-Partisan Are Supreme Court Races?
Not very, the data suggests. Is there any way to change this?
May 29th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term
Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.
May 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System
UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."
May 29th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Scientists Opposed Foxconn Ruling
Emails show senior EPA scientists complained smog exemption for company wasn’t supported by data.
May 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Vos, Fitzgerald Float Highway Funding Ideas
Republicans likely to support some funding, but not agreeing yet on which taxes or fees.
May 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program
Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.
May 28th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Should Change Police Pursuit Policy
940 pursuits in one year? Police should return to using effective GPS technology tracking program.
May 27th, 2019 by Jonathan Farris
