Politics
Close Dark Store Loophole, Campaign Urges
County, municipal representatives say loophole shifts property taxes from big box stores to homeowners.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy
State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Pot Referendums on November Ballot
15 counties, two cities have referendums on legalizing medical or all marijuana use.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Schools Special Needs Grossly Underfunded
Special Education and bilingual instruction are mandated by federal or state law but way underfunded.
Aug 30th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Case for Single Payer Care
65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?
Aug 29th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Democratic Search Committee Visiting City
“Purple State” status makes Milwaukee attractive as possible site for 2020 convention.
Aug 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Roads Spending Way Down, Debt Way Up
New state report shows roads funding down 28%, yet debt service doubling under Walker.
Aug 28th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Why Walker Must Go Negative
Governor is so unpopular he must bludgeon his opponent or change his identity. Or both.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
45 Former Assistant DAs Blast Schimel
Attorney General called “blatantly” political in unprecedented letter Schimel dismisses as “partisan.”
Aug 28th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Hills Closed. Now What’s Needed?
Not a replacement facility. Community-based alternatives work much better, more cheaply.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Sharlen Moore
6 Senate Races Will Decide Party Control
Stakes are high, including control over 2020 redistricting.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Steven Walters
