Politics

Op Ed: The High Cost of Quality Child Care
Op Ed

The High Cost of Quality Child Care

Burdens working families. Tax credit could ease this and expand opportunities.

The State of Politics: Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
The State of Politics

Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools

And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.

Op Ed: Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates
Op Ed

Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates

Rates are 32% higher than neighborhood states. Proposed bill addresses this.

Every School A Sanctuary

Every School A Sanctuary

Immigrant students organize to create safe havens in MPS schools.

Op Ed: Legalize Industrial Hemp
Op Ed

Legalize Industrial Hemp

Many other states have. It could be a boon to state’s economy.

Campaign Cash: Referendums Voted Against Citizens United
Campaign Cash

Referendums Voted Against Citizens United

105 communities with 48% of state’s voters have now voted to overturn Supreme Court decision.

Op Ed: Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
Op Ed

Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter

3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.

Campaign Cash: Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor
Campaign Cash

Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor

UnitedHealth Group accused of Medicaid fraud, gave $42,000 to state politicians.

Data Wonk: Should Wisconsin Reconsider Medicaid Expansion?
Data Wonk

Should Wisconsin Reconsider Medicaid Expansion?

States that did saw the largest decrease in uninsured.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 7 Election Winners and Losers
Eyes on Milwaukee

7 Election Winners and Losers

Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.

Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year

Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year

Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.

Campaign Cash: Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout

Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.