Politics
The Rise of Special Interest Spending
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Shutdown May Cut Off Food Share Benefits
State official unsure whether there will be funding for the program given federal shutdown.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos May Amend Pre-Existing Conditions Bill
Open to some changes Evers wants, but not others. Vote scheduled for today.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
About that Republican Cash Surplus
The term is meaningless and such half-truths muddy our understanding of state budget.
Jan 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Growing Wealth Gap Hurts Wage Earners
Kimberly-Clark subsidy helps wealthy stockholders with no gain for workers.
Jan 20th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Legislators Can’t Block Liberals On Twitter
Federal judge rules that One Wisconsin Now can’t be blocked from twitter feed of Vos, other GOP lawmakers.
Jan 19th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Sad Decline of UW-Stevens Point
Its elimination of liberal arts courses made the New York Times, hurts state’s education and democracy,
Jan 19th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
7 Goals of County Fair Deal Group
Abele and Lipscomb's group releases seven recommendations for state legislative action.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Sargent Pushes Campaign Reform
Democratic proposal would add restrictions on campaign donations.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
GOP Legislators Offer Middle-Class Tax Cut
Evers administration wants cut but criticizes plan as “unfunded.”
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Voting Restrictions
“This is not a close question,” says federal judge, invalidating GOP law limiting early voting.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
