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Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers
Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Audit Calls for Scrutiny of Foxconn
Require CPA to verify all tax credits go for work done in Wisconsin, state audit suggests.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Foxconn Says it Can’t Find Workers
Can’t attract talent, company says, throwing more doubt on state-subsidized deal.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth
Study finds targeted subsidies more likely to diminish rather than enhance state’s economic prosperity.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree
"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session
Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
“I Don’t Have the Answer” to Mass Shootings
So says Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald, who opposes expanding background checks.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Leaders Divided Over Gun Laws
In the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democrats push for "red flag" laws, Republicans balk.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
State’s Loss on Federal ACA is $1.3 Billion
State loses $1.3 billion in federal funds for medical care under Republican two-year budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Assembly Passes State Budget By 60-39
To secure Senate approval adds amendment to help a company championed by Republican senator.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Pass Unanimously
Assembly also approves delaying closure of juvenile justice facilities, and passes electric scooter legalization.
Jun 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Assembly Passes Bills to Help Homeless
Also approves grant program changes that could attract more minority teachers.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Foxconn Plays Politics for Trump?
Both Trump and its CEO need Foxconn to look successful for the 2020 election.
May 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
A New Generation of Political Leaders
GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.
May 6th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How Walker Wrecked State’s Prisons
Overworked staff, high turnover, rising overtime costs and violence plague the prisons.
May 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
May 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Foxconn As High Comedy
Tech publication The Verge tries to figure out what Foxconn is actually doing here. LOL.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Advocates Push For a Wisconsin ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law
Republican Legislative leaders, Vos and Fitzgerald, concerned about the proposal.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Republicans Discover the Middle Class
But their proposed tax cut is unfunded and doesn’t address state’s tax inequity.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Vos, Fitzgerald Support Tolls to Pay For Roads
Democrats may consider but prefer gas tax indexing.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Vos May Amend Pre-Existing Conditions Bill
Open to some changes Evers wants, but not others. Vote scheduled for today.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
Hintz Touts Democratic Issues for Next Year
Assembly minority leader says expanding Medicaid and redistricting reform are top goals.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Laurel White
GOP Lame Duck Session Targets Evers
Far-reaching bill would reduce governor’s power, limit early voting.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Laurel White
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White
7 Numbers At Issue in Election
Number of jobs, number of prisoners, dollars saved on roads, and more.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Dems Back More Openness, GOP Mostly Mum
Freedom of Information Council survey gets little response from GOP candidates.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Both Parties See November Assembly Win
Vos and Hintz both talk about their plans should they run Assembly after election.
Oct 4th, 2018 by Shamane Mills
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform
Legislative leaders rejected reforms proposed in 2009-2010 session.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Fall Election Could Be Fascinating
More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Steven Walters
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Child Tax Credit Applications Now Open
State residents with children under age 18 can apply for one-time, $100 tax credit.
May 16th, 2018 by Marylee Williams
Dallet Blows Off Burns’ Backing
High court candidate prefers not to be identified with left wing loser Tim Burns?
Mar 5th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Help Needed to Prevent Veterans’ Suicides
22 veterans commit suicide every day in U.S. Proposed state program addresses issue.
Jan 7th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Assembly Weakens Open Records
After declaring commitment to open records, three different bills restrict it.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Jonathan Anderson
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol
When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?
Dec 4th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Law Stacks Constitutional Convention
Wisconsin 28th state to approve convention; 7 of 9 state delegates would be Republican.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Democrats’ Leadership Blender Claws Barca
Barca’s Foxconn vote played a role in his being dumped as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Where Will Foxconn Find Workers?
State’s working age population in decline. Will Foxconn pay enough so workers move here?
Aug 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Governor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Transportation Inaction Hurts State
By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.
Apr 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP
Party leaders expect running on these issues will elect Democrats on Nov. 8.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Steven Walters
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
Property Taxpayers Pay for Walker School Cuts
Voters in 127 school districts approved referendums to raise property taxes to help offset state funding cuts.
Jun 1st, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Wisconsin’s Self-Inflicted Budget Woes
Budget decisions by Walker and Republicans are coming back to haunt them.
Feb 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Legislature Must Act to Help Veterans
Because of long wait times for veterans, their mental health care needs are not met.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz
No Christmas In May For Republicans
Tax collections haven’t risen so GOP lawmakers may have to swallow Walker budget cuts they opposed.
May 11th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Budget Could Delay Local Highway Projects
Republican legislators want to reduce borrowing in Walker transportation budget, but this could delay numerous projects.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Long Arms of Scott Jensen
Former Assembly Speaker, now a school choice lobbyist, targeted six Democrats with negative ads that never mentioned the issue.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
