Politics

Court Watch: The Judge That Robin Vos Hates
Court Watch

The Judge That Robin Vos Hates

Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?

Campaign Cash: GOP’s Favorite Sand Mining Company
Campaign Cash

GOP’s Favorite Sand Mining Company

Assembly Republicans have twice passed a bill exempting a Georgia company from state law.

Op Ed: Why Legislators Matter
Op Ed

Why Legislators Matter

And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.

The State of Politics: 13 Issues for Walker, Legislators
The State of Politics

13 Issues for Walker, Legislators

Who won, who lost on 13 key issues in 2017-2018 legislative session?

Campaign Cash: Bill Restricts Civil Lawsuits
Campaign Cash

Bill Restricts Civil Lawsuits

Backed by many special interests; statute of limitations for suits reduced from six to three years.

Op Ed: Homeowners Getting Stuck With Tax Bill
Op Ed

Homeowners Getting Stuck With Tax Bill

"Dark store” loophole shifts corporate property taxes to homeowners, Republicans won't address problem.

Op Ed: Why Did MMAC Do Foxconn Study?
Op Ed

Why Did MMAC Do Foxconn Study?

Maybe to help Republican candidates facing voters who don’t think Foxconn will help economy.

Campaign Cash: Koch-Backed Bill Guts Local Control
Campaign Cash

Koch-Backed Bill Guts Local Control

Bars local governments from setting many labor and employment rules.

Op Ed: The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe
Op Ed

The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe

And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.

Back in the News: Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate
Back in the News

Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate

Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.

Campaign Cash: Legislators Pass Law to Benefit Landlords
Campaign Cash

Legislators Pass Law to Benefit Landlords

Overturns city regulations on landlords, reduces tenant rights.

New Federal Program Could Help City

New Federal Program Could Help City

Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.