Politics
Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?
Nov 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
10 Surprises in Revised GOP Tax Plan
Some are head scratchers. Many have gotten little attention.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?
Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract
After saying board members could now see contract, they will allow vote only on staff review of it.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?
Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy
Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Fighter Lives Far Far Away
Union leader Seager lives In McMansion Jr.-style home worth $475,000 in Town of Jackson.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
