Politics

Abele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons

Abele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons

State wants 21% hike in fees and more inmates at failing prisons.

Data Wonk: ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy
Data Wonk

ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy

ALEC ranks state high for its policies, but they haven’t improved economy.

Wisconsin Budget: More Public School Funds for Vouchers
Wisconsin Budget

More Public School Funds for Vouchers

Walker gives voucher schools $283 million more, takes $93 million from public schools.

Op Ed: Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Op Ed

Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion

Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride
Eyes on Milwaukee

Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride

County begins charging for controversial GO Pass program in June.

Op Ed: Clarke At Fault On County Jail
Op Ed

Clarke At Fault On County Jail

Inmate denied water for seven days? Walker should replace the sheriff.

Murphy’s Law: The Lobbyist Governors Loved
Murphy’s Law

The Lobbyist Governors Loved

The late Bill Gerrard was part of “permanent government” voters decry.

Wisconsin Budget: Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools
Wisconsin Budget

Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools

State schools got $107 million in 2015, helped pay for school nurses.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Repeals Minimum Markup
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Repeals Minimum Markup

But business, tourism interests back current law on "unfair sales."

Op Ed: Don’t Cut State Dementia Care
Op Ed

Don’t Cut State Dementia Care

County execs say growing problem needs continued state funding.

The State of Politics: State Leads Nation In Drunk Driving
The State of Politics

State Leads Nation In Drunk Driving

No state has more ignition interlock stops. Tougher rules needed?

Op Ed: State Should Add Interstate Tolls
Op Ed

State Should Add Interstate Tolls

Could raise $29 billion over 30 years, solving highways shortfall.