Politics
Utilities Flood Capital With Lobbyists
More than 45 lobbyists, including former legislators, pushing sweetheart deal ending public bidding for transmission lines.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Will Senate Oppose Brewers $546 Million Subsidy?
Easily passed Assembly, but facing bipartisan opposition in the Senate.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
New Jail Commissary Contract Caps Prices
Limiting what private contractors charge for food and hygiene products in jail and CRC.
Oct 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Could Make Drunk Drivers Pay Child Support If a Crash Kills Parents
Judges could require payments as part of restitution a defendant is required to pay.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill
Democrats, civic groups argue bill has loophole to maintain Republican control over drawing of legislative maps.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Proposed Child Care Tax Credit Helps The Wealthy
Under GOP plan the lower the income of a family, the more they must pay out of pocket.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities
Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied
City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Facade of Milwaukee City Hall Is Failing, Again
While pieces of restored terra cotta crumble, city again seeks 'accountability.'
Oct 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Students Face Uncertain Future After Latest DACA Ruling
"Dreamers" have been forced to live life in limbo following repeated federal court rulings.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
