Politics

Evers Wants Pay Hike for Corrections Officers

Evers Wants Pay Hike for Corrections Officers

Aims to reduce staff shortage with more competitive pay.

Evers Vetoes GOP Tax Cut

Evers Vetoes GOP Tax Cut

Says plan too risky, lacked long-term financing, and wasn’t bipartisan.

Data Wonk: A Data Portrait of the Walker Years
Data Wonk

A Data Portrait of the Walker Years

A huge success! — according to the MacIver Institute. Ah, not exactly.

Op Ed: Why We Oppose Gerrymandering
Op Ed

Why We Oppose Gerrymandering

We supported nonpartisan redistricting when Democrats were in control and still do, now that GOP is in power.

GOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers

GOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers

Hourly fee for private attorneys taking public defender cases would rise from $40 to $70.

The Contrarian: Evers Dead Wrong On Pot Convictions
The Contrarian

Evers Dead Wrong On Pot Convictions

Less than one percent of male inmates jailed for drug possession.

Evers Wants to Re-Examine Business Incentives

Evers Wants to Re-Examine Business Incentives

And bring back scientists to the DNR.

Op Ed: Expanding Medicaid Is Best for State
Op Ed

Expanding Medicaid Is Best for State

Why it's the smart, compassionate, and fiscally responsible thing to do.

South Suburbs Consider Merging Fire, Police

South Suburbs Consider Merging Fire, Police

Franklin, Greenfield will have discussions. Will others join talks?

Murphy’s Law: Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Murphy’s Law

Republicans and Colin Kaepernick

Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.

Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana

Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana

And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.

Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board

Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board

February 19th primary has one race: MPS board seat for south side & downtown district.