Politics
Canada’s Tariffs Target Wisconsin
Trump trade war pushes Canada to slap tariffs on 163 products made in state.
Jul 16th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContextRemembering Milwaukee’s Socialist Days
New book The Fall of Wisconsin, contrasts state’s progressives with Scott Walker era.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Dan KaufmanGive State Treasurer Real Power
Voters favored keeping position, so why not empower state treasurer as a fiscal cop?
Jul 13th, 2018 by Todd A. BerryDemocratic Candidates Duke it Out
In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Shawn JohnsonOnline Sales Tax Will Benefit Wealthy
Walker will use money for income tax cut, delivering much of benefit to wealthiest.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jon PeacockWalker Doubts Roe v. Wade at Risk
Governor says new Supreme Court justice unlikely to overturn Roe, make abortion illegal in state.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Writes Off Shady $1.1 Million Loan
Convicted fraudster Ron Van Den Heuvel, a generous GOP donor, defrauded state agency.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignTalks May Start on Bus to Foxconn
Lipscomb offers road map for bus connecting workers from Milwaukee at press conference.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Graham KilmerWho Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyCity’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE
Democratic Congressman says federal immigration agency no long serves intended purpose.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio