Politics
Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?
Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Steven WaltersDNR Decision Pleases Big Dairy
Settles lawsuit on terms that restrict state oversight of factory farms.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRestore the Elections Commission Staff
GOP legislators supported this until Walker veto cut staff. Our bill restores electoral security.
Oct 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Melissa SargentAutomated Technology Targets Reckless Drivers
Rep. Crowley’s bill creates pilot program in city, supported by 11 council members.
Oct 21st, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBucks Leader Sees Huge Potential for Milwaukee
In interview, Alex Lasry says he sees “groundswell of change” in Milwaukee.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Dave FidlinBill Would Change How Coops Operate
Backed by big donors, agriculture and electric cooperatives and propane dealers.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignMillennial Caucus Looks to the Future
Wisconsin Future Caucus is bipartisan group of state legislators under the age of 40.
Oct 20th, 2017 by State Rep. Adam NeylonZielinski Bashes Barrett, Flynn
And Ald. Borkowski joins in, bashing the budget of "Rip Van Barrett."
Oct 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneTaxes Down, But No Impact on Jobs
State has dropped its ranking for taxes and fees, yet trails other states in new jobs.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusHunters, Wildlife Groups Oppose Wetlands Bill
Bill threatens 1 million acres of wetlands, pushed by state’s largest business lobby.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Matt RothschildUW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.
Oct 19th, 2017 by John TorinusState Drops to 25th in Taxes, Fees
Drop since 2000, when Wisconsin ranked as 11th highest state.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock