Politics

Walker Reconsiders Fiserv Subsidy?

Walker Reconsiders Fiserv Subsidy?

Reacting to furor over Fiserv buying Bucks arena naming rights, governor to look “closely” at this.

Murphy’s Law: Schmidt Will Get $1 Million Pension
Murphy’s Law

Schmidt Will Get $1 Million Pension

Acting Sheriff doesn’t deny it, refuses to say whether he will sign waiver of backdrop benefit.

Wisconsin Budget:  Walker Rewards Kimberly-Clark For Layoffs?
Wisconsin Budget

Walker Rewards Kimberly-Clark For Layoffs?

Proposed state deal gives company subsidy if no more than 7 percent of workers eliminated.

Murphy’s Law: Schmidt Pension At Issue In Sheriff Race?
Murphy’s Law

Schmidt Pension At Issue In Sheriff Race?

Acting Sheriff could collect a lot from taxpayers. Will he waive lucrative backdrop benefit?

Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules

Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules

Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.

City Hall: Police Can Soon Seize Scooters
City Hall

Police Can Soon Seize Scooters

Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.

Data Wonk: How Government Helps the Economy
Data Wonk

How Government Helps the Economy

A government safety net is the best way of assuring the economy can evolve and grow.

Race for Governor: Walker Ads Tout Foxconn’s Impact
Race for Governor

Walker Ads Tout Foxconn’s Impact

Four TV spots target different regions, feature local businesses.

Op Ed: Why Sensenbrenner Must Be Defeated
Op Ed

Why Sensenbrenner Must Be Defeated

As a physician and non-politician, I favor common-sense changes rejected by a career politician.

Schmidt Remarks on Domestic Violence Criticized

Schmidt Remarks on Domestic Violence Criticized

Acting Sheriff suggests victimized women should submit themselves to Holy Spirit.

Race for Governor: Evers Wants Huge Hike For Special Education
Race for Governor

Evers Wants Huge Hike For Special Education

Would nearly triple current state spending. Republicans opposed much smaller increase in last budget.

Murphy’s Law: Are Democratic Candidates Too Liberal?
Murphy’s Law

Are Democratic Candidates Too Liberal?

Walker is very vulnerable, but his challengers are blowing it with far-left campaigns.