Politics
Big Loans Finance Some Legislative Races
Four Republicans in special elections have loaned their campaign most of its money.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Conservative Group Pushes Renewable Energy
It’s about dollars and cents and jobs, new state group’s leaders say.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Funding Shortfall Threatens 2020 Census
Data is key to government policies, census already behind due to inadequate funds.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Joanne Brown
Task Force Considers Future of Domes
The options are “overwhelming” and the future far from certain.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Lottery Tax Credit Funding Unconstitutional?
Legislature quietly added general funding for lottery credit, could violate uniformity clause.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
22% of City Workers Live in Suburbs
Nearly 1,000 workers have left city since state ended residency rule.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Stall “Dark Store” Bill
Bill opposed by special interests ends loophole lowering big box stores' property taxes.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses
His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.
Dec 13th, 2017 by John Torinus
Tax Plan Will Increase Black Student Debt
Blacks now have twice the college debt of whites; GOP tax plan would widen the gap.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
