Politics

State Behind The Times on Pot Laws?

State Behind The Times on Pot Laws?

Most states have less severe penalties. And black state residents more likely to be arrested.

City May Expand Residency Incentives

City May Expand Residency Incentives

Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.

Murphy’s Law: Average UWM Student Debt Rose 194%
Murphy’s Law

Average UWM Student Debt Rose 194%

New study shows Wisconsin has more students in debt than 44 states. Any solution?

Waupaca County Opposes Gerrymandering

Waupaca County Opposes Gerrymandering

Conservative-leaning county’s board vote means 46 (of 72) state counties now favor non-partisan redistricting.

The State of Politics: 10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill
The State of Politics

10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill

Top priorities for the governor which Republicans aim to kill.

Carr Promises Criminal Justice Reform

Carr Promises Criminal Justice Reform

“Just wait and see,” Corrections secretary says. But advocates are impatient for reform.

We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group

We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group

Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.

GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal

GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal

Budget committee snuffs out Evers plan. It's “off the wall scary,” says Sen. Darling.

MKE County: Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit
MKE County

Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit

DNR could allow small variance in mercury discharged. County board, Sierra Club object.

GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn

GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn

They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.

City Hall: Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
City Hall

Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?

Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.

Would a “Heartland Visa” Solve Labor Shortage?

Would a “Heartland Visa” Solve Labor Shortage?

New report suggests immigrants on visas could provide needed workers in Midwest, Wisconsin.