Politics
Republicans Heap Hate On Streetcar
Three different legislative changes to oppose the project; all will have no impact.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneHow 70,000 People Lost Food Stamps
And how this cost state taxpayers $54 million.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Sherrie TusslerFlynn Blasts “Incompetent” Report
“We want to talk about reform,” police chief says, not DOJ report’s many errors.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyRegents Gave 100 Times More to GOP
UW Regents and spouses gave $214,000 to Republican politicians, $2,050 to Democrats.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCity Chooses Streetcar Operator
French company Transdev will operate streetcar for $3.6 million a year.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene9 Reasons Why Barrett Recall Failed
Recall effort falls far short of number of signatures needed. Why?
Sep 6th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyBill Lets Some Criminal Records Be Expunged
Rep. Goyke’s bill gets bipartisan support, allows retroactive expungement of youthful convictions.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtTens of Thousands Losing Food Stamps
Walker decision not to renew waivers on FoodShare time limits cut off their benefits.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceA Tale of Two Millennials
Two young Assembly reps in each party, two very different tales.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Steven WaltersCommunity Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service6 Trends Hurting State’s Workers
State’s shrinking middle class can’t be reversed unless these trends change.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusWill Walker Learn From Hurricane Harvey?
Texas ignored good planning and impact of climate change. The results are clear.
Sep 4th, 2017 by James Rowen