Politics
Walker “Worst” Candidate on Wind, Solar?
State is worst for home solar and stagnant on wind power, Bloomberg story suggests.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A World Without Walls
Freeways create concrete walls that divide the city. Their expansion is unneeded.
Sep 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
The Explosive Growth of School Choice
It’s grown 78% in four years, now puts 32,100 kids in private schools
Sep 8th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Stricter Overtime Rules Would Help Workers
Obama plan would benefit 198,000 Wisconsin workers, some below the poverty line.
Sep 7th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
The Meltdown of Scott Walker
Onetime frontrunner for Iowa primary is “finished,” most covering presidential campaign say.
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Government Policies Tough on Working Poor
Many work for fast food chains and are hurt by Badger Care changes.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Court Creates Loophole in Open Records Law
State Supreme Court ruling may allow governments to evade or delay obeying law.
Sep 1st, 2015 by Steve Lovejoy
Schools Need Help For Hungry Children
Assembly bill seeks to give more kids access to quality meals for breakfast and lunch.
Sep 1st, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Common Ground’s $30 Million Victory for City
Pressure on Bucks owner Wes Edens results in Nationstar’s $30 million pledge to prevent foreclosures.
Sep 1st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Mysteries of the John Doe investigation
The probe has left many mysteries and unanswered questions. First of two parts.
Aug 31st, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
TIF Districts Are Overused, Abused
Legislation requiring “best practices” in their use is needed.
Aug 31st, 2015 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
Wisconsin Women Earn 81% Of What Men Do
The gap has fallen from 59 cents for every dollar earned by men to 81 cents. Why does the gap persist?
Aug 31st, 2015 by Jon Peacock
