Politics
Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyLame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies
They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLawmakers Change How WEDC Tracks Jobs
Less oversight of jobs for subsidies. And Foxconn liaison would no longer report to the governor.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Power Grab Unprecedented
Legislators “don’t trust” newly elected governor, so they want to take away Evers’ power.
Dec 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Chris Larson5 Reasons for Republican Power Play
One key reason: they see Tony Evers as weak.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Steven Walters25,000 State Retirees Could Lose Pensions
Wisconsin Teamsters' pensions in jeopardy due to federal inaction, alleged mismanagement.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public RadioWMC Behind New Anti-Regulation Bill
State’s top business group pushed lame duck bill giving Republicans control of state rules.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignOne More Tax Cut For The Wealthy
Legislature's lame duck session passed $60 million income tax cut, mostly benefits top 20%.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Tamarine CorneliusAnti-Immigrant Policies Spread Fear, Experts Say
Speakers at UWM panel urge more information to combat ignorance about immigrants.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEpisode 002
What's the deal with Komatsu? And Senator Chris Larson joins the show to talk about the lame duck legislative session.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneRemembering George H.W. Bush
One of the most down-to-earth guys you'd ever meet, he accomplished a lot.
Dec 6th, 2018 by John TorinusLame-Duck Bill Changes Highway Funding
Will avoid federal wage requirements; experts express concerns.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio