Politics
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How to Attract Jobs to Wisconsin
Walker’s policies haven’t worked. More urban-centered policies could improve things.
May 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Voter ID Education Needed
Confusing law is disenfranchising voters, education would help assure fair elections.
May 2nd, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company
W.W. Grainger got $500,000 in tax credits, but created no jobs.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo
State Voters Support Taxing Wealthy More
66% of survey respondents do. But Legislature has lowered taxes on the rich.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Program Targets Aging Lead Pipes
DNR will lead $11.8 million program using federal EPA funds.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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
