Politics
Zielinski Bashes Barrett, Flynn
And Ald. Borkowski joins in, bashing the budget of "Rip Van Barrett."
Oct 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Taxes Down, But No Impact on Jobs
State has dropped its ranking for taxes and fees, yet trails other states in new jobs.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Hunters, Wildlife Groups Oppose Wetlands Bill
Bill threatens 1 million acres of wetlands, pushed by state’s largest business lobby.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
UW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.
Oct 19th, 2017 by John Torinus
State Drops to 25th in Taxes, Fees
Drop since 2000, when Wisconsin ranked as 11th highest state.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem
Daughter of GOP legislator and former Democratic leader’s problems call for state response.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Casey Hoff
State Won’t Meet Prison Rape Guidelines
Walker commission rejects improvements, kicks issue to long-range study.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The More Guns, Less Crime Scam
Questionable research shows Right To Carry reduces crime. Here’s the full story.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Should State Drop “America’s Dairyland” Slogan?
Big bucks WMC wants license plates changed. Big bucks Dairy Business group disagrees.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Cuts 15% of Sign Language Interpreters
System needs reform. Proposed law is badly needed.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Andrea Jones
Abele Battles Board on Budget
Once again. Even if it means swapping their old ideological positions.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
