Politics
Bus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench
High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tax on Wealthy Helps Other States Grow
8 states used tax on millionaires to fund state programs, saw economy grow faster.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?
"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$35.8 Million Spent on Legislative Races
New record set: 2018 spending was 27% more than in 2016, double that in 2014.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition
Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Disappearance of Sheriff Clarke
Fox News no longer wants him. Does anyone?
Mar 6th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Win State Budget Battle?
Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Nebraska Billionaire Loves Our Politicians
Marlene Ricketts, whose rich husband emails racist jokes, gave $1 million to state Republicans.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes
Governor’s plan repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage on state projects.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
