Politics
Wisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed
And now ranks 22nd among states when all fees included, new report shows.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Trump Vs. Rexnord, Who Will Win?
Wisconsin could loom large in Trump’s effort to save manufacturing jobs.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Judge’s Resignation From Ethics Commission Alarming
Judge Kinney resigns from state commission, criticizing its “secrecy” and lax standards.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Jay Heck
The Shame of Milwaukee
How race baiting was used against Mayor Zeidler in 1956 campaign. Excerpt from new book.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Tula A. Connell
Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal
But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Big Contributors Seek Factory Farm Permit
Wysocki family of companies, big Walker donors and lobbyists, seek DNR permit.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?
Republicans argue over how to fund highways, could raid other funding.
Dec 11th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Energy Fund Diverted to Other Uses
$8 million goes for internet access, much of it to three private companies.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Trump Silent on Buy America Bill
Baldwin proposes that federal water bill require American products, Republicans resist, Trump says nothing.
Dec 9th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
State Democrats Could Sink Still Lower
Yes, they’re at a historic low. But things could get worse.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Will Trump Kill Federal Overtime Rule?
Labor Department rule, stalled by judge, would raise pay for 187,000 Wisconsin workers.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Proposed Bill Could Out Gay Students
Proposals like Texas bill could hurt teens and undermine gay-straight student alliances.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Michail Takach
