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Statement from Rep. Bowen on Assembly’s Passage of Backwards Republican Budget
“We’ve known from the start that this budget is wrong for Wisconsin.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Assembly Republicans Refuse to Consider Transparency and Accountability for WEDC
“Governor Walker’s WEDC has been wasting taxpayer money to repay their Republican campaign supporters instead of providing real economic opportunity and jobs for hardworking Wisconsinites.”
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Walker Bets on the Radical Right
He plans to beat Bush and Rubio from the far right. But his success could make him unelectable in the general election.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
State Jobs Agency Not Serving Northern Wisconsin?
High unemployment counties get little help and the main project has generated just 40 of 665 promised jobs.
Jun 1st, 2015 by Madeleine Behr
Governor Scott Walker Announces Several Appointments
Governor Scott Walker announced several appointments today, including Andrew “Drew” Peterson and Michael M. Grebe to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents; Julie Anderson and Dr. Frederick Prehn to the Natural Resources Board
May 22nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Officer-involved shootings could be reduced with better police training on mental illness
“Training for law enforcement on how to properly interact with people with mental health challenges is not just the fiscally responsible thing to do, it’s the humane thing to do.”
May 12th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Did Doe Investigators Trash the Rule of Law?
National Review and Fox News run stories about "fascist midnight raids." Are they right?
May 6th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Representative Lisa Subeck Responds to Signing of Transportation Network Company Legislation
Governor Signs Dangerous “Uber Bill” in Dark of Night
May 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
WisDOT provides $70,000 in federal funding for pedestrian safety task forces in La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Task Force will receive $30,000.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
John Doe Supported by Many Republicans
Supreme Court candidate James Daley was among many GOP judges and prosecutors involved in alleged "partisan witch hunt."
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Denies His Responsibility to Safeguard Health Care for Over 184,000 Wisconsinites
Greater Milwaukee Data on Impact Released Today
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?
Legislators see it as a Madison-centered liberal redoubt. Maybe it needs a stronger base in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by John Torinus
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Joins Dane County in Call for Indiana Travel Ban
Says Milwaukee County Taxpayer Dollars Should Not Be Spent in Indiana Due to State’s Discriminatory New “Religious Freedom” Law
Apr 1st, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
State Ending Long-Term Institutional Care for Disabled?
Walker budget continues years-long trend, experts disagree on its impact.
Mar 9th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
RENEW lawsuit yields favorable ruling, again, for customer-owned renewable energy systems
Circuit Court Judge sends 2013 decision from Wisconsin Public Service rate case back to the Public Service Commission
Feb 9th, 2015 by RENEW Wisconsin
Journalists Sue State Dept of Corrections For Records
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism requested records on inmate treatment under open records but state won't release them.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Controversy Over Assembly Members Per Diems
Is the 56% increase in legislators' daily expenses "outrageous" or overdue?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
State Is a Leader in Women Workers
New York Times analysis shows Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the percent of women working.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
County Mental Health Board’s Slow Start Prompts Questions
Volunteer board and emphasis on community-based care has worked in other cities but going slow here.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Wisconsin Is National Leader on Drunken Driving Test
First state to use European test that detects heavy drinking going back months, helping target those who need treatment intervention.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Kate Golden
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Let Us Now Blame Mike Tate
Hatred for the state Democratic Chair is flowing. But is he at fault for the election debacle or was the party’s message lacking?
Nov 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans Hate Kevin Kennedy
The GAB director is an “embarrassment,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says. Embarrassing to who?
Nov 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Hamilton case shows need for new county investigation unit
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 10, 2014
Sep 10th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Attorney General Race Could Be a Sizzler
Happ's dramatic victory sets up clash between two county DAs.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Do Drug Courts Discriminate Against Blacks?
Statistics show special courts to help get people avoid prison serve more whites though there are more black offenders.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Taylor Chase
Black Men Face Unequal Enforcement of Marijuana Laws
While the nation moves towards legalization, Wisconsin fills its jails with black men arrested for marijuana possession.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Handicapping the Democratic Race for Attorney General
Jon Richards is the favorite. But is he the best choice?
Aug 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
All Four Attorney General Candidates Back Open Records
They support open meetings rules for lawmakers and full access to online court records.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Dee J. Hall
Brett Hulsey’s Crazy Campaign for Governor
The unorthodox Democrat says he will be the next governor, but he's invisible in the polls.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
State Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Milwaukee County Board Votes to Place Minimum Wage Referendum on November Ballot
County Leaders, Low Wage Workers, Advocates and Allies Hail Step Forward to Raise Wages for Working People In Wisconsin
Jun 26th, 2014 by Press Release
Mud Fight for Attorney General?
The three Democrats running all have similar stands, so may have to attack each other to stand out.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Major road construction will be suspended to accommodate heavy traffic during Memorial Day weekend
Click It or Ticket mobilization continues
May 20th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting
Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.
May 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
WDA Foundation awards more than $53,000 to 22 dental health programs
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has announced $53,725 in grants and designated funding to 22 programs that bring oral health care to low-income Wisconsin residents and provide other dentistry-related services.
May 2nd, 2014 by Press Release
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Locals Can’t Prevent Huge Broadcast Towers
Rule quietly tucked into state budget ends local power to restrict broadcast towers.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Rep. Taylor statement on living wage preemption bill
Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 750, which would preempt Dane County’s local living wage ordinance and impact the city of Madison’s living wage ordinance.
Feb 21st, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Bill Gutting Living Wage Laws Moves Forward
Today, Republicans in the Assembly Labor Committee passed Assembly Bill 750.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Legislature’s wage proposal tramples on working families, local control
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski February 12, 2014
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Bowen Calls Living Wage Bill in Legislature an Attack on the Working Poor and Local Control
Bill Would Prohibit Municipalities from Establishing a “Living Wage”
Feb 11th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
DOJ must stop prosecuting unconstitutional tickets
“Considering yesterday’s ruling, the DOJ must immediately dismiss all of the approximately 400 remaining frivolous citations.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Unaffordable Care
Citizens Action of Wisconsin conference shows impact of the Affordable Care Act and Gov. Walker’s decisions on Medicaid.
Jan 8th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Supervisor David Bowen to Propose Living Wage Ordinance
Resolution Aimed at Getting Full-time Workers Above the Poverty Line
Sep 6th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model
On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens
Jul 30th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Blacks Six Times More Likely than Whites to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession, Despite Equal Usage Rates
Wisconsin Ranks Fifth in Nation for Highest Racial Disparities, According to New Report by American Civil Liberties Union
Jun 4th, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Public should pay attention to AG’s Voter ID Law effort
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Aug 22nd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Why Photo ID is Dead
The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Voter ID Law injunction is appropriate
I have consistently spoken out against the state’s “Voter ID” law as being a pricey solution in search of a problem, and I wholeheartedly applaud the ruling Tuesday by Dane County Circuit Judge David Flanagan barring enforcement of the photo identification requirements of the law.
Jul 19th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The Trial of Chris Abele
Sued by Shepherd Express editor Lou Fortis, Abele goes on the stand for allegedly stealing a film festival.
Jun 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Could Decide Race
Without a high county turnout, Tom Barrett is toast.
May 25th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Agricultural Urbanism
“Growing Local” is a great example of how New Urbanism has evolved to keep current with recent developments in urban planning. While the interface of agriculture and urbanism was barely touched upon in urban theory only, 10 or even 5 years ago, the economic downturn and increasing food prices have made the relationship between people and their food a key issue in addressing the sustainability of the built environment for the long term.
May 30th, 2011 by Matthew Trussoni
Sunny forecast
Brothers farm the fertile fields of the driftless region to grow Wisconsin’s “olive oil.”
Nov 2nd, 2009 by Lori Horbas
Jeff Stone Punk’d?
Seems like somebody is messing around with Rep. Jeff Stone's campaign identity.
May 2nd, 2005 by Michael Horne
Burke Gets Break
The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.
Sep 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
ABC and the Gay Governor
The catch, is that McGreevey announced he was gay, while the lover says he, himself, is straight.
Aug 16th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Can Falk And Thompson Play Spoilers in the Governor’s Race?
I'm hard pressed to think of a more interesting state race than the upcoming campaign for governor.
Feb 3rd, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
Ameritech Catches Political Fire From Competitors
Open up this month's Ameritech bill and you may find a surprise.
Sep 28th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Superintendent Burmaster Slaps The Governor Around
My, how times have changed.
Sep 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Will Taxes Be the Key Issue in the Governor’s Race?
In the wake of the tragedy in New York and Washington, the Democratic candidates for governor have slowed down their campaigning, but they have been strategizing as to what the major issues will be in next fall's election.
Sep 21st, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans are Dumping on Jim Doyle
Republicans are squirming about a state investigation of the legislative caucuses, and their attack dogs are going after Attorney General Jim Doyle to try to prevent it.
Sep 4th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
