Politics
Referenda Help Schools Hit by State Cuts
77% of 85 ballot measures asking for more local tax dollars have passed in 2016.
Apr 27th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
How Walker is Killing the Meritocracy
Talented workers are leaving or discouraged from applying, as party loyalists win favor.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State’s New Legal Gun on ALEC’s Team?
New Solicitor General handling cases against EPA, Obamacare and abortion access.
Apr 26th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
New Study Shows Teacher Shortage
The problem exists statewide, but is the worst in metro Milwaukee.
Apr 26th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Rural Residents Resent Us
UW Prof listens to people in 29 rural communities, learns why they like Gov. Walker.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
12 Things Will Decide Domes’ Future
Politicians will decide their fate, but citizens can lead the way. 12 issues are key.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Bipartisan Way to Reduce Inequality
Increased Earned Income Tax Credit is simple measure that most state residents would favor.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Building a Safer Milwaukee
Crime is a big issue for Millennials, who may have tough questions for Barrett and Flynn.
Apr 21st, 2016 by YP Week
UW Death By A Thousand Cuts?
State budget cuts for UW System is causing many reductions in service.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Is Biased Against Newer Businesses
Hundreds of million in tax breaks for big companies, peanuts for small ones that create most jobs.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
John Doe Controversy Gets Even Stranger
Judge Lynn Adelman seemed mystified by attorneys for both sides in suit against John Chisholm.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
