Politics
Bill Restricts Election Recounts
Inspired by Jill Stein recount, would make state more restrictive than most.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Meth Epidemic Overwhelming Counties
Staggering increases in addiction. Help from state is needed.
Apr 11th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Medicaid Expansion Could Save $380 Million
Total savings to taxpayers lost by June 2019: $1.07 billion.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Legislators Dump 83 Walker Policies
No such action in 25 years. Many of budget items sought by special interests.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The High Cost of Quality Child Care
Burdens working families. Tax credit could ease this and expand opportunities.
Apr 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates
Rates are 32% higher than neighborhood states. Proposed bill addresses this.
Apr 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
Every School A Sanctuary
Immigrant students organize to create safe havens in MPS schools.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Legalize Industrial Hemp
Many other states have. It could be a boon to state’s economy.
Apr 7th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Referendums Voted Against Citizens United
105 communities with 48% of state’s voters have now voted to overturn Supreme Court decision.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.
Apr 6th, 2017 by James Rowen
Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor
UnitedHealth Group accused of Medicaid fraud, gave $42,000 to state politicians.
Apr 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
