Politics
GOP Bill Would End Mining Moratorium
Proposal would open door to copper, lead and zinc mines in the Northwoods.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn Could Take Till 2058 To Pay Off
Taxpayers could lose big, depending on number of jobs created, how long company in business.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Barrett Must Overrule FPC Pursuit Order
Fire & Police Commission ignored century of precedent by demanding Flynn alter pursuit policy.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Matt Flynn
More Republican Dark Money to 527 Groups
GOP donors give $1.2 million, Democrats give $824,000 in first half of 2017.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker
Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?
Aug 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
How to Get a Better Deal From Foxconn
Company is a famously hard-nosed negotiator. State must be, too.
Aug 17th, 2017 by John Torinus
Barrett Seeks State Okay for City Sales Tax
Says city budget “not sustainable,” big police cuts certain without new revenue source.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
MacIver Attack on WISDOT Slammed
Gottlieb, former transportation head, refutes claims of wasteful spending.
Aug 16th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Proposal Limits Schools’ Energy Efficiency
186 districts have funded money-saving projects since 2009; legislation would restrict this.
Aug 16th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Where Will Foxconn Find Workers?
State’s working age population in decline. Will Foxconn pay enough so workers move here?
Aug 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Bay View Park Proposal Rejected
Zielinski wants to create park next to another park. But Plan Commission denies zoning changes.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police
Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Andrew Becker and Patrick Michels, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
