Politics
The Senator Who Cried Wolf
Ron Johnson backs off claim about FBI, refuses to provide evidence.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyImpact of Earned Income Tax Credit
Helps working poor, with 386,000 state recipients getting $863 million federal credit for 2016.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Budget ProjectBill Could Expunge More Criminal Records
Overrides state Supreme Court ruling, allows offenders to request this after completing sentences.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen SchuldtKicking Us When We’re Down
Requiring photo ID for FoodShare recipients will make it harder to get help.
Jan 25th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutRoJo Is Now Trump’s Hit Man
Sen. Johnson assails FBI with no evidence, supporting Trump and Russia.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyLandlords Win in the Assembly
Bills makes evictions easier. Real estate industry gave $1.2 million to GOP legislators.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneHas Tide Turned Against Republicans?
Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonHow Golf Tees Kill Trees
What the DNR had to say about the new Kohler golf course.
Jan 24th, 2018 by James RowenSenate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt RothschildCouncil Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneRepublican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene