Politics
Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate
Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Pass Law to Benefit Landlords
Overturns city regulations on landlords, reduces tenant rights.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Federal Program Could Help City
Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Marquette vs. John McAdams
Fired conservative professor only had to apologize. Instead he’s going to court.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by RT Both
Where Are Wage Gains Ryan Promised?
Companies aren’t delivering -- and never promised -- the salary hikes Republicans touted.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Walker’s Common Sense Welfare Reforms
Critics are wrong, it’s all about workforce readiness.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Medicaid Director Heather Smith
Corporate Campaign Donations Topped $1 Million
All spent in 2017, with 7-to-1 edge for Republicans, who legalized corporate giving in 2015.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How MPS Is Hurt By Its “Friends”
North Division controversy raises issue: which schools best serve low-income black students?
Mar 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Backs Off on Marine Sanctuary
Would have preserved stretch of Lake Michigan, but Koch activist opposes it.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Miller Park Tax Ends in 2020. Not.
Despite “sunset,” taxpayers will subsidize stadium until 2040, with total costs unknown.
Mar 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
White House Firings Are Not Okay
Disarray in government ultimately hurts the people you serve.
Mar 20th, 2018 by John Torinus
WisDOT Secretary’s Declining Credibility
Half truths by Secretary Dave Ross may hurt him with legislators.
Mar 20th, 2018 by George Mitchell
