Politics
Tavern League Has Capitol Clout
More than $2 million in campaign donations helps explain state’s weaker laws on drunk driving.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Law Stacks Constitutional Convention
Wisconsin 28th state to approve convention; 7 of 9 state delegates would be Republican.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Increases penalties for careless drivers who kill or injure bicyclists, pedestrians.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Will Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?
The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Waupun, Taycheedah at 140% of Capacity
Some areas “no longer safe to occupy.” Part 3 of primer on prisons.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Repeals Nearly 300 Air Pollution Rules
Backed by WMC, oil, paper and manufacturing companies.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
What Ryan Won’t Tell You About Tax Plan
I know Paul Ryan well. And I know what Ryan and Trump are really doing with their tax plan.
Nov 30th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
School Districts Fail at Open Records
MPS the slowest at responding and Madison district charges by far the most.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Tom Kamenick and Libby Sobic
Walker Signs Koch Bills to Loosen Licensing
ALEC-developed bills reduce training requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, others.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court
Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Zielinski Will Run for Mayor
Alderman declares for mayor, two years before the election, and police union endorses him.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Reform Should Put Families First
Republican bill cuts taxes for wealthy, corporations, hikes them for many families.
Nov 29th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
