Politics
Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena
$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Lower Medicaid Spending Is Good, Bad News
Means lower than expected costs, but also shows state below others in enrolling eligible kids.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
State GAB Suffered a “Public Lynching”
Board member and retired judge Thomas Barland blames legislators for distorting facts.
Jul 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Racism Issue Dogs Bradley Foundation
Does foundation still support research on racial inferiority?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Candidates Battle Over School Funding
GOP and Democratic legislative candidates offer dueling statistics. Who’s right?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Dump Trump Efforts Could Still Succeed
Some Wisconsin delegates are among those who plan to fight him at convention.
Jul 3rd, 2016 by Brian Fraley
Ryan’s Health Plan Could Hurt Working Families
Would make insurance coverage far more costly for low-income Wisconsin residents.
Jul 1st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Lottery Preys on the Poor
Even winners lose from this hugely inefficient tax on the poor.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Shades of McCarthyism in Donald Trump
He was trained by Joe McCarthy lieutenant Roy Cohn and uses Joe’s tactics.
Jun 30th, 2016 by John Torinus
Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
Walker’s Budget for Roads Hurts Economy
Poor state infrastructure is costing motorists $6 billion a year.
Jun 29th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
