Politics

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Targets Local Wheel Taxes
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Targets Local Wheel Taxes

100 proposals restricting local governance passed since 2011.

Op Ed: Trump Should Go Big on Health Care
Op Ed

Trump Should Go Big on Health Care

Turn states loose as innovators, create 50 different pilot plans.

Campaign Cash: Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Campaign Cash

Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout

Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.

The State of Politics: 12 Key State Budget Decisions
The State of Politics

12 Key State Budget Decisions

Do you agree or disagree? Here’s your chance to make a difference.

Op Ed: Water Bill Violates Constitution
Op Ed

Water Bill Violates Constitution

Big Ag could pump water — forever — from high-capacity wells.

Op Ed: Transportation Inaction Hurts State
Op Ed

Transportation Inaction Hurts State

By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.

Campaign Cash: Bill Goes Easy on Business Polluters
Campaign Cash

Bill Goes Easy on Business Polluters

And manufacturers donate to legislators pushing the proposal.

Plenty of Horne: New Radio Station on Brady Street
Plenty of Horne

New Radio Station on Brady Street

New liberal station, Talk Radio 1510-AM, is moving to Brady Street.

Op Ed: Disclose All Donations to Judges
Op Ed

Disclose All Donations to Judges

Bill requires prompt disclosure of donations by parties to a case.

Wisconsin Budget: Robbing General Fund for Roads?
Wisconsin Budget

Robbing General Fund for Roads?

Gas tax lagging; legislators may raid education, health care funding.

Op Ed: Save the Sanctuary Woods
Op Ed

Save the Sanctuary Woods

Precious nature reserve on County Grounds in Tosa could be destroyed.

Abele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons

Abele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons

State wants 21% hike in fees and more inmates at failing prisons.