Politics

Campaign Cash: No, You Can’t Regulate Drones
Campaign Cash

No, You Can’t Regulate Drones

New state law backed by Milwaukee business group prevents local governments from regulating drones.

Op Ed: Fair Housing Work Is Not Done
Op Ed

Fair Housing Work Is Not Done

Discrimination in housing still an issue in metro Milwaukee.

The State of Politics: Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole
The State of Politics

Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole

Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

Campaign Cash: Meet the State’s Top 100 Political Donors
Campaign Cash

Meet the State’s Top 100 Political Donors

Led by Diane Hendricks (GOP) and Chris Abele (Democrat); who are the other 98?

Op Ed: How Can We Protect Our Water?
Op Ed

How Can We Protect Our Water?

Hire back the DNR scientists and inspectors and let them do their work.

Op Ed: 8 Issues Facing Health Care System
Op Ed

8 Issues Facing Health Care System

There will be disruptions “at a rate and scale never seen before.”

Op Ed: Why Earth Day is Important
Op Ed

Why Earth Day is Important

A Wisconsin creation, by Gaylord Nelson, and a reminder of conservation legacy being squandered.

Why Student Activists Did 50 Mile March

Why Student Activists Did 50 Mile March

Issue was gun control but the inspiration was 1960s Selma to Montgomery march.

Smart Politics: Ryan’s Open House Seat Sets State Record
Smart Politics

Ryan’s Open House Seat Sets State Record

Wisconsin has open House seat for fifth consecutive election, first time in history.

Op Ed: Walker UW Cuts Will Devastate Universities
Op Ed

Walker UW Cuts Will Devastate Universities

UW-Stevens Point eliminating 13 Liberal Arts Majors is early example.

Campaign Cash: Walker Signs Restrictions on Pro-Worker Rules
Campaign Cash

Walker Signs Restrictions on Pro-Worker Rules

Law restricting local governments backed by Koch Brothers, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.