Politics

GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget

GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget

Assembly Republican plan increases K-12 school spending by $500 Million, still $900 million less than Evers plan.

Survey Shows Public Workers Delay Health Care

Survey Shows Public Workers Delay Health Care

Nearly one-third of state’s public employees said they skipped a test or treatment due to deductible costs.

Data Wonk: Ranking the Top States
Data Wonk

Ranking the Top States

Many of the lowest ranked states supported Trump. Wisconsin was one exception.

City Hall: Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City
City Hall

Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City

Proposal in response to Republican law ending city residency requirement.

Campaign Cash: Outside Groups Co-Wrote 47 State Laws
Campaign Cash

Outside Groups Co-Wrote 47 State Laws

Special interest groups like ALEC created model bills for dozens of laws passed since 2009.

Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition

Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition

UW System president says various campuses competing to get scarce funds for new facilities.

Prison Guards Wages Could Jump 14%

Prison Guards Wages Could Jump 14%

Budget committee approves this and 2% hike each year for all other state workers.

Fighting For Immigrants in Court

Fighting For Immigrants in Court

Immigrants without attorneys six times more likely to be deported. New program provides legal help.

The Educator: How Should MPS Use Rainy Day Fund?
The Educator

How Should MPS Use Rainy Day Fund?

Typically used for school emergencies. Union pushes to use it to hire more staff.

The Contrarian: Voucher, Charter Schools More Cost Effective
The Contrarian

Voucher, Charter Schools More Cost Effective

Report finds they deliver at least 50% more education per tax dollar than public schools.

Campaign Cash: 250 Donors Gave to Dubious Election Group
Campaign Cash

250 Donors Gave to Dubious Election Group

State donors gave to $15.4 million fund of ex-Trump campaign aide who spent 3% of money on candidates.

Democrats Push Automatic Voter Registration

Democrats Push Automatic Voter Registration

All would be registered when getting drivers license or state ID. Republicans oppose bill.