Politics
Bill Hikes Taxes on Low-Income People
Estimated 11,400 households will get tax hikes averaging $614.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
New Parking Meters Will Help Homeless
Local dignitaries unveiled key-shaped meters that will help fund program for homeless.
Sep 14th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
The City’s Most Curious Lobbyist
Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?
Sep 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Online Legacy of Sheriff Clarke
His use of government social media set an ugly precedent which must be rejected.
Sep 14th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
U.S Oil Won’t Ship Oil From Port
Signs written agreement and city gives it additional land at no charge.
Sep 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Uninsured Dropped 42% Under ACA
Neighboring states saw even bigger drops under Obamacare since 2013.
Sep 13th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
How to Build Wisconsin’s Economy
Bribing companies to relocate here doesn’t work. So what does?
Sep 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Airport For GOP Donor’s Resort Gets State Aid
He gives $61,000 to Republicans, they budget $4 million for airport near his golf resort.
Sep 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Leah Vukmir Welcomes Your Hate
Or how to run for U.S. Senate in the land of scorched-earth politics.
Sep 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Cocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
9 Roads Funding Proposals That Died
All were supposed to solve transportation budget impasse. None did.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Budget Is Good, Bad for Biking
Includes a last minute, anonymous proposal hostile to cyclists, pedestrians.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
