Politics
Report Finds Tax Shift to State’s Poorest
Since 1980 taxes for bottom 20% doubled while rate for top 1% dropped by 30%.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Michael Gableman Versus The Facts
His report claims grants to 5 Wisconsin cities changed the 2020 election. Let’s examine the evidence.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Mt Pleasant Attorney Pushed Board to Extend Term Lengths
Watchdog group charges little public notice given, board faces referendum on issue.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Turnover In City Attorney’s Office
6 attorneys recently resigned or were fired; 24 have left in less than two years. Non-attorneys also quitting.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case
Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead
Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup
Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe
Judge orders Gableman to release 700 pages of documents from probe.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87
First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches
He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead
Had near-unanimous GOP support, with other provisions attached to it Democrats opposed.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions
State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
