Politics
More Funding for Local Roads Needed
In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”
Feb 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutWisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWill 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 BaldwinEvers, Holtz, Offer Real Clash On Issues
Incumbent state superintendent and challenger have fierce disagreements.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Steven WaltersSenators Give Themselves 31% Increase
In non-public meeting they approve 31% raise in their per day expenses.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Matt RothschildWhy International Women’s Day Matters
Women suffer greater poverty and crime, higher health care costs.
Feb 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachWalker Donors Oppose Fire Safety Proposal
Construction industry gave him $5 million, oppose safety proposal backed by fire fighters.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Matt RothschildJudicial Candidates Explain Themselves
The philosophies of circuit court opponents Yang and Wales.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtThe Legacy of Ed Garvey
A corporate dragon-slayer, the Wisconsin Democrat helped pave the way for Bernie Sanders.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Matt RothschildOpioid Crisis Demands Bipartisan Solutions
In 2015 more people in state died from drug overdoses than car crashes.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeff PlaleThe Rise of Anti-Semitism
Study finds three-fold increase in metro area. Jewish leaders blame Trump.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Bruce MurphyFor-Profit Colleges Love Walker
They give him $56,000 campaign cash, he wants to kill state watchdog over colleges.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild