Politics
DeVos All Wrong on Charter Schools?
Trump education appointee favors charter schools without accountability. Data shows they fail.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonCounty Closes Lake Park Bridge
Abele administration cites safety concerns, seeks $2 million in private funds.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Virginia SmallWisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed
And now ranks 22nd among states when all fees included, new report shows.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers AllianceTrump Vs. Rexnord, Who Will Win?
Wisconsin could loom large in Trump’s effort to save manufacturing jobs.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyJudge’s Resignation From Ethics Commission Alarming
Judge Kinney resigns from state commission, criticizing its “secrecy” and lax standards.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Jay HeckThe Shame of Milwaukee
How race baiting was used against Mayor Zeidler in 1956 campaign. Excerpt from new book.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Tula A. ConnellCommerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal
But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Steven WaltersBig Contributors Seek Factory Farm Permit
Wysocki family of companies, big Walker donors and lobbyists, seek DNR permit.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Matt RothschildWill Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?
Republicans argue over how to fund highways, could raid other funding.
Dec 11th, 2016 by Tamarine CorneliusState Energy Fund Diverted to Other Uses
$8 million goes for internet access, much of it to three private companies.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkTrump Silent on Buy America Bill
Baldwin proposes that federal water bill require American products, Republicans resist, Trump says nothing.
Dec 9th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinState Democrats Could Sink Still Lower
Yes, they’re at a historic low. But things could get worse.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy