Politics
Voters Deserve Say on Voucher Schools
Bill requires local referendums on any district's funding of choice schools.
Apr 14th, 2017 by State Sen. Janet BewleyKochs Support Prevailing Wage Bill
GOP bill pushed by ALEC and group's treasurer, Sen Leah Vukmir.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWhy Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyJails for the Sick and Elderly
19% of state prisoners now over age 50, up from 5% in 1995.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtReferendum Bill Bad for Rural Districts
GOP proposal restricts referendums, which have been on the rise.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusWhy Walker Should Expand Medicaid
Both the data and politics point in one direction: accept the federal funding.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonTougher Laws Needed on Gun Stores
In one year alone, there were 377 burglaries of gun stores nationally.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Gregory HumphreyBill Restricts Election Recounts
Inspired by Jill Stein recount, would make state more restrictive than most.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignMeth Epidemic Overwhelming Counties
Staggering increases in addiction. Help from state is needed.
Apr 11th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutMedicaid Expansion Could Save $380 Million
Total savings to taxpayers lost by June 2019: $1.07 billion.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Jon PeacockLegislators Dump 83 Walker Policies
No such action in 25 years. Many of budget items sought by special interests.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignThe High Cost of Quality Child Care
Burdens working families. Tax credit could ease this and expand opportunities.
Apr 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling