Politics
Wisconsin Has 4th Biggest Education Cuts
Education funding has gone down 13%, more than all but three states.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Corporate Tax Credit is Soaring
Rising to $279 million, more than double projections. No new jobs required to get credit.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Can Auto Redistricting End Gerrymandering?
A software programmer devises a way to eliminate political bias.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Chisholm Considering Appeal of John Doe Ruling
Four DAs discussing whether to appeal state high court decision to U.S. Supreme Court.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
15,000 People Have Lost Food Assistance
Soup kitchens and food shelters flooded with hungry people needing help.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Sherrie Tussler
Why John Doe Won’t Die
The court cases haven’t ended. Will U.S. Supreme Court take the case?
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
“The NRA’s Vision for America is Anarchy.”
Chief Flynn say legislature’s “insane” concealed carry law causes crime and threatens police safety.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Property Taxes Will Rise Slightly
By 0.6%, but the tax has still dropped 3.9% since Walker took office.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Will Any DA Appeal High Court John Doe Ruling?
Court “fires” chief prosecutor, Democracy Campaign calls on other prosecutors to appeal decision
Dec 4th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
Taylor Proposes Reforming County Redistricting
Aim is to "take politics out of it" and restore confidence in county board.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Graham Kilmer
The Shrinking Labor Force
The percent working has dropped in U.S. and even faster in Wisconsin. Why?
Dec 1st, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Open the Door to Open Data
Madison's new ordinance will release huge quantities of public information. Will Milwaukee and state do likewise?
Dec 1st, 2015 by April Barker
