Politics
What’s Wrong With Illinois?
Its economic problems stem from political gridlock over how to pay for its commitments.
May 30th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
WMC Brags About Legislative Victories
Such as repealing the metallic mining moratorium, and approving a $3 billion subsidy for Foxconn.
May 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Groups Challenge Legality of Foxconn’s Water Diversion
Argues the DNR made a mistake in approving the water diversion.
May 29th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Questions for Democratic Convention
Can the party revive in Wisconsin? That depends on these six questions.
May 28th, 2018 by Steven Walters
MPS Could Cut Budget By Selling Buildings
And those empty buildings could be used by charter and voucher schools.
May 26th, 2018 by Cori Petersen and Libby Sobic
State Politicians Funded by Accused Drug Makers
Drug companies sued for pushing opioids donated $39,000 to Walker, legislators.
May 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
County Board Okays Pot Referendum
Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.
May 25th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
State, City Push Trauma-Informed Care
Medical personnel, fire fighters urged to look for telling injuries on small children.
May 24th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members
Brown incident proves problem, changes needed, Hamilton, Coggs say at press conference.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Battle Over The Winter Farmers Market
Weddings at Domes far more lucrative, Parks leader says, but board backs farmers market.
May 24th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job
And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
John McCain and Republican Values
He’s a patriot and man of character. Contrast this to Trump, Vukmir and Nicholson.
May 24th, 2018 by Spencer Black
