Politics
We Energies Has Capitol Clout
Its holding company spent $1 million on lobbying and $1 million donating to mostly GOP candidates.
May 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
May 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioInside Milwaukee’s Successful DNC Bid
Mayor speaks off the cuff to reveal what happened, what's going on now, what is to come.
May 2nd, 2019 by Michael HorneDemocracy In Retreat
It’s happening world-wide and in the U.S. with Wisconsin helping lead the way.
May 1st, 2019 by Bruce ThompsonState Stewardship Fund Too Costly
Total land purchased, put aside is the size of Delaware. Program should be cut back.
May 1st, 2019 by State Senators Tom Tiffany and Duey StroebelEvers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn
Governor also blasts Republican rhetoric on abortion as “blasphemy.”
May 1st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Students Lobby For Better Lunches
“They’re not appetizing.” 100 students lobby legislators in Madison.
May 1st, 2019 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSupreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Behind The Times on Pot Laws?
Most states have less severe penalties. And black state residents more likely to be arrested.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity May Expand Residency Incentives
Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAverage UWM Student Debt Rose 194%
New study shows Wisconsin has more students in debt than 44 states. Any solution?
Apr 30th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyWaupaca County Opposes Gerrymandering
Conservative-leaning county’s board vote means 46 (of 72) state counties now favor non-partisan redistricting.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild