Politics
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates
Rates are 32% higher than neighborhood states. Proposed bill addresses this.
Apr 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
Every School A Sanctuary
Immigrant students organize to create safe havens in MPS schools.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Legalize Industrial Hemp
Many other states have. It could be a boon to state’s economy.
Apr 7th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Referendums Voted Against Citizens United
105 communities with 48% of state’s voters have now voted to overturn Supreme Court decision.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.
Apr 6th, 2017 by James Rowen
Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor
UnitedHealth Group accused of Medicaid fraud, gave $42,000 to state politicians.
Apr 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Should Wisconsin Reconsider Medicaid Expansion?
States that did saw the largest decrease in uninsured.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
7 Election Winners and Losers
Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
