Politics
Walker’s Budget Makes Schools More Unequal
Old equalized aid formula is broken. Governor makes inequity even worse.
Feb 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutOur Reforms Pay Big Dividends
Common sense conservative changes benefit taxpayers, Gov. Walker says.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerBudget Boost Helps Wealthiest Schools
New funding in Walker budget targets school districts least in need.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusCampaign Clout of Anti-Abortion Groups
They support only Republicans, and want to end abortion coverage for state workers.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Matt RothschildThe Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care
GOP Obamacare “replacers” consulting wrong people, should talk with real problem solvers.
Feb 8th, 2017 by John TorinusTavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt RothschildA County Agenda For Black Community?
Role of Office of African American Affairs debated at listening session.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs
Too many occupational licenses required, creating barriers to startup businesses.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Tom StillThe Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?
Feb 7th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyGOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities
Milwaukee and Madison won’t change immigration policies, would be fined.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild80 Transit Projects in 2017
Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Angie Schmitt