Politics
Proposal Limits Schools’ Energy Efficiency
186 districts have funded money-saving projects since 2009; legislation would restrict this.
Aug 16th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Where Will Foxconn Find Workers?
State’s working age population in decline. Will Foxconn pay enough so workers move here?
Aug 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Bay View Park Proposal Rejected
Zielinski wants to create park next to another park. But Plan Commission denies zoning changes.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police
Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Andrew Becker and Patrick Michels, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Right-Wing TV News Kingdom Rising
Sinclair Broadcasting could become biggest player in state’s top media markets.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Rojo Is a Trump-Style Loose Cannon
Ron Johnson insults McCain, supports Trump’s reckless rhetoric on North Korea.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Bill Kaplan
In Defense of School Choice
Sorry, Rep. Taylor, vouchers aren’t about making a profit, but giving parents choices.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Dr. Will Flanders
Moody’s State Debt Upgrade is Perplexing
Walker says it’s due to his reforms. But... the deficit is rising.
Aug 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
10 Tough Questions About Foxconn Deal
Why legislators are squirming about whether to vote for it.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Grassroots Group Targets Sheriff Clarke
But Clarke calls group’s leaders “mush-minds” and “rabble rousers.”
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Did Foxconn Lobby Illegally?
Began meeting with state officials in April, didn’t register as lobbyist until August.
Aug 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State’s Wealth Gap Keeps Growing
Since 1970s income of top 1% rose 130%, other 99% grew by just 9%.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
