Politics

Campaign Cash: Budget Has Millions in Tax Breaks
Campaign Cash

Budget Has Millions in Tax Breaks

Breaks go to special interest groups who donated $10.2 million to Walker.

Biking: Tax Cyclists for Road Upgrades?
Biking

Tax Cyclists for Road Upgrades?

Bike registration fees could be used for transportation infrastructure.

Op Ed: Stop Raiding Veterans Nursing Home
Op Ed

Stop Raiding Veterans Nursing Home

Legislative oversight of this was vetoed by Gov. Walker. That’s wrong.

Plenty of Horne: Wales and Yang Spar at Forum
Plenty of Horne

Wales and Yang Spar at Forum

Plus: Judicial race fuels nasty dispute over Yang's endorsements.

Campaign Cash: Bill Gives Public Waters to Fish Farming
Campaign Cash

Bill Gives Public Waters to Fish Farming

Two lawmakers proposing it got donations from fish farming industry.

Murphy’s Law: The Muzzling of the DNR
Murphy’s Law

The Muzzling of the DNR

Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.

Op Ed: Democrats’ Tax Proposal Helps Middle Class
Op Ed

Democrats’ Tax Proposal Helps Middle Class

Ends Walker’s giveaway to wealthy, extends tax relief to poor, middle class.

Plenty of Horne: Chisholm For Governor?
Plenty of Horne

Chisholm For Governor?

Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.

Data Wonk: Who Wins From Anti-Poverty Programs?
Data Wonk

Who Wins From Anti-Poverty Programs?

In U.S. and Wisconsin, biggest beneficiaries are whites without degrees.

Op Ed: Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Op Ed

Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine

Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?

Campaign Cash: Big Agriculture Rewards Legislators
Campaign Cash

Big Agriculture Rewards Legislators

Industry wants high capacity wells, gives $220,000 to key committee members.

Wisconsin Budget: State Near Average In Taxes, Spending
Wisconsin Budget

State Near Average In Taxes, Spending

24th in taxes and fees, 25th in spending, latest data shows.