Politics
Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Todd A. BerryConstitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed
State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Matt RothschildHow Legislature Rigged the Game
2015 campaign finance law gives more power to wealthy and corporations.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Steven WaltersState PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.
Mar 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave ConsidineWales and Yang on Judicial Pay
Two candidates for circuit court consider: should they be paid more?
Mar 5th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtWill UW System Changes Hurt Minorities?
Walker’s performance metrics may mean UWM serves fewer poor students.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusSue Black Faces More Controversy
Former county parks director investigated for management of Arizona Parks.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy$28 Million Spent on 2016 Legislative Races
A new record, 66% more than 2014, huge special interest spending.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Matt RothschildKeep Government Public Notices In Print
Bill would end this, leaving no third party check whether all notices published.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Rusty CunninghamSpeeding Is Out of Control
City has big problem. More cops, cameras, traffic citations needed.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Ald. Mark BorkowskiBig Ag Wants High Capacity Wells
$152,000 campaign donations, $183,000 lobbying by potato, vegetable growers.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Matt RothschildFelons Can Now Buy City Homes
Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene