Politics
$28 Million Spent on 2016 Legislative Races
A new record, 66% more than 2014, huge special interest spending.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Keep Government Public Notices In Print
Bill would end this, leaving no third party check whether all notices published.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Rusty Cunningham
Speeding Is Out of Control
City has big problem. More cops, cameras, traffic citations needed.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Ald. Mark Borkowski
Big Ag Wants High Capacity Wells
$152,000 campaign donations, $183,000 lobbying by potato, vegetable growers.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Felons Can Now Buy City Homes
Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Gableman’s Conflict of Interest
Will speak at GOP fundraiser with right-wing leader helped by his Doe decision.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
More Funding for Local Roads Needed
In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”
Feb 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Wisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Evers, Holtz, Offer Real Clash On Issues
Incumbent state superintendent and challenger have fierce disagreements.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Senators Give Themselves 31% Increase
In non-public meeting they approve 31% raise in their per day expenses.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
