Politics
Foxconn Subsidy Now Exceeds $4 Billion
Government subsidy keeps increasing while Foxconn’s required investment has declined.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Dream Act Immigrants Would Boost Economy
State would grow by $600 million per year. Without it many farms would fail.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How Are Our Schools Doing?
Much worse than Chicago’s. And little difference between public and choice schools.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Let Professionals Run State Elections
Partisan dismantling of non-partisan Elections Commission will hurt system, damage democracy.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Erin Grunze
Bill Suppresses Victim’s Mental Health Records
Defendant couldn’t request, jury couldn’t see records unless victim allows it.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed
Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Wetlands Destruction Bill Targets Water, Wildlife
Threatens 1,000,000 acres, opposed by hunting and fishing groups.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
New Approach to Funding Schools Needed
Blue Ribbon Commission studying the many problems with current approach.
Dec 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Does Tax Plan Enrich Ron Johnson?
And will changes senator championed help small businesses? A look at the numbers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Laura Thompson
Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
