Politics
City May Expand Residency Incentives
Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Average UWM Student Debt Rose 194%
New study shows Wisconsin has more students in debt than 44 states. Any solution?
Apr 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Waupaca 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
10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill
Top priorities for the governor which Republicans aim to kill.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Carr Promises Criminal Justice Reform
“Just wait and see,” Corrections secretary says. But advocates are impatient for reform.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group
Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal
Budget committee snuffs out Evers plan. It's “off the wall scary,” says Sen. Darling.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit
DNR could allow small variance in mercury discharged. County board, Sierra Club object.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn
They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Would a “Heartland Visa” Solve Labor Shortage?
New report suggests immigrants on visas could provide needed workers in Midwest, Wisconsin.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Could Help Solve Retirement Crisis
Allowing private sector employees to buy into city’s pension fund has many advantages.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Sup. Justin Bielinski
