Politics
Jails for the Sick and Elderly
19% of state prisoners now over age 50, up from 5% in 1995.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Referendum Bill Bad for Rural Districts
GOP proposal restricts referendums, which have been on the rise.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Why Walker Should Expand Medicaid
Both the data and politics point in one direction: accept the federal funding.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Tougher Laws Needed on Gun Stores
In one year alone, there were 377 burglaries of gun stores nationally.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Gregory Humphrey
Bill Restricts Election Recounts
Inspired by Jill Stein recount, would make state more restrictive than most.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Meth Epidemic Overwhelming Counties
Staggering increases in addiction. Help from state is needed.
Apr 11th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Medicaid Expansion Could Save $380 Million
Total savings to taxpayers lost by June 2019: $1.07 billion.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Legislators Dump 83 Walker Policies
No such action in 25 years. Many of budget items sought by special interests.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The 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
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
