Politics
How Legislators Hide Controversial Bills
A 999 motion, designed for budget fixes, increasingly used to hide pet projects.
May 4th, 2017 by Larry GallupCan Governors Do Much About Economy?
Less than people think. But more, perhaps, than Walker is doing.
May 3rd, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonStudy on MAC Tax Credit Badly Flawed
Manufacturing and Agriculture credit goes to wealthy, not to job creation.
May 3rd, 2017 by State Rep. Chris TaylorKoch-Backed Texas Group Lobbies Here
With $73 million in funding, it lobbies for long list of conservative causes.
May 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignThe Freedom to Work For Less
New labor law by Walker and GOP is all about “freedom”... Not.
May 2nd, 2017 by RT BothThe Incompetence of Brad Schimel
AG's handling of a voter fraud claim is an epic case of ineptitude.
May 2nd, 2017 by Bruce MurphyGOP Bill Targets Local Wheel Taxes
100 proposals restricting local governance passed since 2011.
May 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignTrump Should Go Big on Health Care
Turn states loose as innovators, create 50 different pilot plans.
May 1st, 2017 by John TorinusBear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.
May 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign12 Key State Budget Decisions
Do you agree or disagree? Here’s your chance to make a difference.
May 1st, 2017 by Steven WaltersWater Bill Violates Constitution
Big Ag could pump water — forever — from high-capacity wells.
Apr 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark MillerTransportation Inaction Hurts State
By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.
Apr 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz