Politics
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
Did Walker Save Wisconsin’s Economy?
So claims his supporters at WILL. Let’s consider the evidence they offer.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts
Stores need more notice, they decide, on ordinance requiring locks on all carts.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Fall and Rise of WEAC
Once mighty state teachers union has lost its clout, yet many members stick with it.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes
Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Which Federal Tax Plan Is Better?
Majority of taxpayers lose under both plans, but in different ways.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
