Politics
Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?
With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.
Apr 19th, 2017 by John TorinusThat’s a Whole Lot of Manure
55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignState Taxes Lowest for Wealthiest
Top 1% of state pay 6.2% of income, middle-class pays 10%.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusThe Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCounty Gets Waiver on Streetcar
Still in running to operate city's streetcar, but a long shot to win.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneState Targets Tax Evaders
New enforcement agents could collect $400 million in taxes owed.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Steven WaltersWalker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James RowenHealth Care Bigwigs Give Walker $44,000
Walker budget spends on medical education, health programs.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignState Income Tax Hits Middle Class
Versus other states, falls hardest on incomes of $50,000 to $150,000.
Apr 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers AllianceTrump Could Save the Great Lakes
Instead of cutting funding, he could address invasive species.
Apr 15th, 2017 by John TorinusIowa Copies Walker, Kills Unions
Following his advice, state's GOP legislators end public union rights.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Matt RothschildMilwaukee Joins March for Science
April 22 march planned in 294 cities, many in Great Lakes region.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Chao Yan