Politics
Walker’s New Job Will Pay Plenty
National group he will run has lots of money. But Walker won’t be able to run for office.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyState Tied for Lowest E-Cigarette Tax
Among 20 states that now tax it, Wisconsin tied with three states for lowest rate.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Needs Equal Pay Law for Women
Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachDivided Government Created Good Budget
Final state budget not perfect, but exemplified concept of checks and balances.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Rep. Don VruwinkBill Addresses “Staggering” Cost of Diabetes
Estimated $5.5 billion annual cost for state, 40% of residents projected to get disease.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioBus Rapid Transit Expected by 2021
9-mile line, $54 million project by Milwaukee County mostly funded by federal grant.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Graham KilmerDemocrats Speak at Latino Convention
Sanders, Warren, O’Rourke and Castro offer tough words to attendees at packed Wisconsin Center.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jim CrynsGerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioAbele’s Power Over County Transit Targeted
Proposal gives county supervisors and employees more power over county bus system.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Graham KilmerThe Truth About Busing
Is Harris or Biden right? The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyBill Allows Anonymity to Lottery Winners
GOP legislators want to protect winners from harassment.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Democrats Win Small-Town Wisconsin?
Wisconsin could decide the election and those small towns are crucial.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson