Politics
How Immigrants Help Wisconsin
They are 6% of all workers, 11% of computer and 20% of dairy industry jobs.
Mar 17th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Deaf Community Ill-Served by Legislature
Republicans water down bill to upgrade skill levels of sign language interpreters.
Mar 16th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Legislators’ Donations Up 40% in 2017
Most of it to Republicans, who have 3.2 times more campaign cash than Democrats.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
South Side Social Security Office Closing
Violates federal policy, Rep. Moore says; “a slap in the face,” says Ald Perez.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Abortion Issue Dogs Vinehout in Governor Race
Her past views against abortion and birth control haunt her campaign.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How Walker Destroyed Bipartisan Conservation
Democrats and Republicans agreed on need to protect state’s environment. Not any more.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Many Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Even in Wisconsin. But nearly all are former officeholders.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Senate Opposes Sales Tax Holiday
Weekend tax holiday backed by Walker, Assembly would cut state revenue by $52 million, local revenues by $4 million.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
GOP Legislative Committees Swamp Democrats
Republicans raised $1.9 million vs. $900,000 for Democratic legislative committees in 2017.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Trump Tariffs Will Harm Trump Country
Wisconsin could be one of the biggest losers.
Mar 14th, 2018 by John Torinus
Black-Led Groups Get Fewer City Grants
Report finds more Community Grants for white-led non-profits in black neighborhoods. Why?
Mar 14th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
