Politics
Funds Approved For Rail Line to Chicago
Budget committee approves $35 million to expand Hiawatha, but Illinois DOT still has proposal on hold.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Incredible Shrinking Foxconn Plant
New specs show its vastly smaller than the original plan. And not the LCD plant promised.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Vos Hails Republican Highways Plan
Says increased vehicle fees more “sustainable” way to fund roads than Evers' proposed gas tax hike.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Bash LGBTQ Flag Over Capitol
Lawmakers say it's not a “unifying symbol.” But is it really so controversial?
Jun 10th, 2019 by Chris Walker
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Baldwin’s Bill Would Save Job Corps Centers
Trump Administration wants to close or privatize 120 job training centers for disadvantaged youth.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
LGBTQ Flag Flies Over State Capitol
First time in history. Gov. Evers orders the raising of the Rainbow Pride Flag to celebrate Pride Month.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Mayors Want Action on Asian Carp
Call on Congress to fund lock and dam to prevent carp from getting into Great Lakes.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Save America’s Most Popular Wilderness
Mining project threatens pure waters of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, nation’s most visited wilderness area.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Tom Landwehr
Impact of Earned Income Tax Credit
Proposed hike would benefit working poor in all 72 counties with $7.5 million for Milwaukee County.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Never Reached 250,000 Jobs Created
Finalized statistics show just 233,101 jobs created in 8 years, trailing 33 states in growth.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
