Politics
The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?
Jul 21st, 2019 by Spencer Black$831 Million Plan Aims to Stop Asian Carp
Representatives of Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces discussing partnership.
Jul 20th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Previews Assembly’s Fall Agenda
Possible legislation in three areas: water quality, suicide prevention and adoption.
Jul 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerThree Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneHow Polarized Are State Politicians?
Study of roll call votes shows Wisconsin 11th most polarized in the nation.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk, WisContextPrevailing Wage Laws Protect Middle Class
They also protect taxpayers from shoddy construction and lower quality work.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Andrew DischDNC Chair Visits Milwaukee
Chairman Perez says Trump's policies have failed Wisconsin, calls out Republican leaders.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Touts $75 Million Local Grants Fund
Competitive grants for local transportation replace state roads fund, includes mass transit.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRemembering Justice Stevens
He died at age 99, but his dissent in Citizens United case lives on.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Matt RothschildLocal Climate Change Task Force Proposed
Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Graham KilmerAldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStudent Debt Earns State a Bad Ranking
Report finds Wisconsin 6th highest in percent of former students with debt.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner