Politics
Local Governments Beg State to Fix Roads
Municipalities have passed 559 resolutions calling on state leaders to fix the roads budget.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutCheck Candidates’ Stance on Open Records
If they want your vote, shouldn’t they support transparency in government?
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Bill LuedersThe Wild Splendor of Our Rivers
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
Sep 2nd, 2018 by Spencer BlackOn My Daughter’s First School Day
What will her school be like after years of funding cuts and teacher resignations under Walker?
Sep 1st, 2018 by State Sen. Chris LarsonEvers Wants to Replace State Jobs Agency
Head of agency and Walker campaign criticize Democrat’s plan.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioPolice Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant
West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceClose Dark Store Loophole, Campaign Urges
County, municipal representatives say loophole shifts property taxes from big box stores to homeowners.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy
State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyLegislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPot Referendums on November Ballot
15 counties, two cities have referendums on legalizing medical or all marijuana use.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtSchools Special Needs Grossly Underfunded
Special Education and bilingual instruction are mandated by federal or state law but way underfunded.
Aug 30th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutThe Case for Single Payer Care
65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?
Aug 29th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson