Politics
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?
Jun 26th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?
Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke
At his last budget hearing Milwaukee legislator Evan Goyke gets teased and praised.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills
Package designed to increase supply of housing, increasing affordability.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools
A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud
DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Robert Kraig and Rafael Smith
Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught
DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax
And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'
Jun 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
