Politics

Republicans Giving Up On Flat Tax?

Republicans Giving Up On Flat Tax?

Top GOP legislators say they don't expect it to be passed in the state budget.

Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects

Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects

Nearly $1.8 billion of spending on public buildings is for UW System.

Op Ed: Enslaved Workers May Be Making Your Breakfast
Op Ed

Enslaved Workers May Be Making Your Breakfast

Wisconsin confronts problem of human trafficking and exploited immigrant labor.

Plenty of Horne: Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury
Plenty of Horne

Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury

County itself has more than $10,000 waiting to be claimed. How about you?

Legislature Urged to Remove All Racial Covenants

Legislature Urged to Remove All Racial Covenants

Wauwatosa council votes to dissolve its old covenants, pushes legislators for statewide bill.

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bipartisan bill could help immigrants, boost recruiting for state's law enforcement agencies.

The State of Politics: Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?
The State of Politics

Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?

So claim the Republicans, saying his plan hikes taxes almost as much as it cuts them.

Judge Dismisses Open Records Case Against DNR Board Member

Judge Dismisses Open Records Case Against DNR Board Member

Yes, Fred Prehn delayed providing records but no, plaintiff can't collect attorney fees.

Op Ed: The Legacy of Tony Earl
Op Ed

The Legacy of Tony Earl

The Democratic governor believed that 'good policy is good politics,' and proceeded accordingly.

Op Ed: State Should Restore Driver’s Licenses for Immigrant Workers
Op Ed

State Should Restore Driver’s Licenses for Immigrant Workers

Make our roads safer and help economy and undocumented workers.

Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements

Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements

Committee may suspend DHS rules for students on chickenpox, meningitis.

Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority

Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority

Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.