Politics

Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border

Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border

No evidence of crisis, governor says. Vos condemns move.

City Hall: Food Trucks Banned on W. National Ave.
City Hall

Food Trucks Banned on W. National Ave.

Council approves resolution to ban food trucks from S. Layton Blvd. west to city limits.

City Hall: Littering Will Now Cost $500
City Hall

Littering Will Now Cost $500

Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.

Op Ed: End Corporate Welfare, Help the People
Op Ed

End Corporate Welfare, Help the People

End giveaways to wealthy and companies that export jobs, lower taxes for middle class.

Evers Joins Unions on Lame Duck Suit

Evers Joins Unions on Lame Duck Suit

GOP bill require 200,000 state agency reports to legislature, his lawyers contend.

The State of Politics: 10 Issues to Watch in Evers Budget
The State of Politics

10 Issues to Watch in Evers Budget

Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?

State Treasurer Wants To Be Watchdog

State Treasurer Wants To Be Watchdog

Godlewski pushes for more accountability, smart long-term investments.

Op Ed: School Mental Health Program Funding Needed
Op Ed

School Mental Health Program Funding Needed

Evers proposes $63 million in funding, an investment that could have big payoff.

Wisconsin Budget: 5 Key Problems With Foxconn Contract
Wisconsin Budget

5 Key Problems With Foxconn Contract

Company could create zero jobs and still benefit from $1.6 billion of the subsidy.

State Heavily Reliant on Property Tax

State Heavily Reliant on Property Tax

Report: Wisconsin ranks seventh nationally in reliance on property taxes to fund municipal services.

Evers Wants More Funds for Women’s Health

Evers Wants More Funds for Women’s Health

$28 million package would also restore Planned Parenthood’s funding.

Op Ed: State Is Ready for Medical Marijuana
Op Ed

State Is Ready for Medical Marijuana

Myths have been debunked. Health benefits are clear. Voters support it.