Politics
New Tax Credit Skewed to Help Whites
Budget gives credit to homeowners, and 72% of state’s whites, 27% of blacks own homes.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?
WEDC says company moving back completion of promised plant to early 2021.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tow Trucks Fight City Hall
Proposal requires companies to file forms proving car owner wouldn't pay fee to avoid tow away.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
10,000 People Want LGBTQ Flag Removed
Petition delivered to Gov. Evers, who ordered flag atop Capitol building for Pride Month.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Clara Neupert, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Now The Free Trade Party?
Attitudes of the two parties seem to be flip-flopping on this issue.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mum’s The Word For Justice Abrahamson
For 43 years she said nothing about Legislature’s “illegitimate” sessions. Until now.
Jun 26th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tesla, Sen. Kapenga Helped by State Budget
Republicans add item letting Tesla sell vehicles directly to consumers. Kapenga owns business that sells Tesla parts.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
