Politics
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceVoters Approve $1.3 Billion More for Schools
Since 2012 state has cut school spending by cumulative $3.5 billon. Local referendums plugging the gap.
Nov 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutCould State Lose a Congressional Seat?
2020 Population projections show Wisconsin on the bubble for a drop to seven seats.
Nov 15th, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson, WisContextAbout That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneLegislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioBanana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonCouncil Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneDoctors “Pumping Pills on the Streets”?
The City-County heroin and opioid task force should be investigating the role of physicians.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Paul Mozina, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy Walker Lost
He seemed to have the perfect strategy. The top 10 reasons he failed.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyMore Pro-Reform Referendums Passed
Wisconsin, nation, support end to gerrymandering, overturning Citizen’s United, more access to voting.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign