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Report Shows How to Handle Youth Offenders
As county looks for local approach to replace Lincoln Hills, could learn from New York’s success.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan
Governor’s budget has $1.4 billion hike in K-12 funding; GOP likely to scale that back.
Mar 7th, 2019 by John Davis
Tax on Wealthy Helps Other States Grow
8 states used tax on millionaires to fund state programs, saw economy grow faster.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition
Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic
Who Will Win State Budget Battle?
Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes
Governor’s plan repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage on state projects.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Laurel White
New Space for African-American Entrepreneurs
What impact would changing TIF law have?
Mar 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Painting Headed Back to Governor’s Mansion
Rejected by Walker, Evers will have painting of three Milwaukee children re-installed.
Mar 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Evers Proposes Delay Of Youth Prison Closure
Proposal would also stop the practice of 17-year-olds being tried as adults.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Service Workers Push For Higher Wages
Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
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
Does the Manufacturing Tax Credit Work?
Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who's right?
Feb 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers’ Budget Will Include Nonpartisan Redistricting Process
Drawing of political boundaries would move from the Legislature to a nonpartisan commission.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border
No evidence of crisis, governor says. Vos condemns move.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
End Corporate Welfare, Help the People
End giveaways to wealthy and companies that export jobs, lower taxes for middle class.
Feb 26th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Evers Joins Unions on Lame Duck Suit
GOP bill require 200,000 state agency reports to legislature, his lawyers contend.
Feb 25th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
10 Issues to Watch in Evers Budget
Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?
Feb 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Treasurer Wants To Be Watchdog
Godlewski pushes for more accountability, smart long-term investments.
Feb 25th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
School Mental Health Program Funding Needed
Evers proposes $63 million in funding, an investment that could have big payoff.
Feb 24th, 2019 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Evers Wants More Funds for Women’s Health
$28 million package would also restore Planned Parenthood’s funding.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
State Is Ready for Medical Marijuana
Myths have been debunked. Health benefits are clear. Voters support it.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Foxconn Insider Says Project Globally Unique
"We’re not building a supply chain, we’re curating an ecosystem.”
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Fourth Lawsuit Against Lame Duck Laws
This one argues Republican legislators violated U.S. Constitution and will of the voters.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Wants Pay Hike for Corrections Officers
Aims to reduce staff shortage with more competitive pay.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Vetoes GOP Tax Cut
Says plan too risky, lacked long-term financing, and wasn’t bipartisan.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
A Data Portrait of the Walker Years
A huge success! — according to the MacIver Institute. Ah, not exactly.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Why We Oppose Gerrymandering
We supported nonpartisan redistricting when Democrats were in control and still do, now that GOP is in power.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Andrea Kaminski
GOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers
Hourly fee for private attorneys taking public defender cases would rise from $40 to $70.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Dead Wrong On Pot Convictions
Less than one percent of male inmates jailed for drug possession.
Feb 20th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Wants to Re-Examine Business Incentives
And bring back scientists to the DNR.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Expanding Medicaid Is Best for State
Why it's the smart, compassionate, and fiscally responsible thing to do.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Tom Frazier
Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana
And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Gives 45% of Taxes To K-12 schools
Plus his budget doubles special education funding. Expect a battle with GOP legislators.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Farewell Tour of Scott Walker
Ex-governor struggling for relevancy. Cue the Twitter photos.
Feb 17th, 2019 by James Rowen
Let’s Curb Manufacturing Tax Credit
It hasn’t created jobs and mostly helps millionaires. Evers plan would trim and target it.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Evers Will Give Pardons
Reversing Walker’s policy, governor to consider pardons, as other predecessors did.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution
We Energies pollutes Lake Michigan, adding to toxic mercury levels harmful to babies.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Carl Lindner
Special Ed Funding Gap Hits $1 Billion
That’s per year, new report says. Schools required to provide education, but it's grossly underfunded.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
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
Recall National Guard From the Border
Walker sent troops to Mexican border, Evers should recall them. It’s a made-up crisis.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
4 Forces Causing Foxconn Uncertainty
Even with massive state and local subsidy, wage costs will be too high.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Evers Signals Gas Tax In His Budget
Waiting for report from Thompson, he says, but expects gas tax will be included.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Opposes ‘Dark Store’ Loophole
Would end tax break backed by WMC, which has donated $25 million to politicians.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues
Racine water utility expected company to use 7 million gallons daily, but current needs unclear.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
8 Ways to Increase Highway Funding
Lots of possible taxes and fees, but can legislators agree on any?
Feb 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP May Resist Kaul on ACA Lawsuit
Attorney General wants to drop lawsuit, Republican legislators hint they won’t let him.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Corporate Handouts Cut State Revenue
Which could make it difficult to fund more spending on schools, UW System and roads.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Foxconn Project in “Chaos”
Foxconn workers, insiders say Racine project is failing in Bloomberg story.
Feb 7th, 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
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Republicans
Vos and Fitzgerald support lawsuit overturning Obamacare, but voters don’t.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Won’t Support GOP Tax Cut
Governor says he can’t support plan with no long-term funding.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits
Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers, GOP Leaders Need Health Care Ideas
They could learn from local experts like Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend.
Feb 5th, 2019 by John Torinus
Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Delay in Closing Youth Prisons Criticized
Advocates oppose Evers’ projection of two years to close Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Legislators Blow Off Bipartisanship
Republicans say they want to work together, but have yet to act on it.
Feb 3rd, 2019 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Bipartisan Stewardship Fund Will Expire
Largest initiative in state history has protected large tracts of land, but now imperiled.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Spencer Black
Evers, Foxconn Deny Project Is On Hold
Foxconn and WEDC’s Hogan also deny governor tried to “renegotiate” deal.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
New Revenue Projection Below Walker’s
LFB report shows $1.8 billion, not $2.1 billion in new revenue for next state budget.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Laurel White
12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying
The company is cutting back plans. Will it walk away entirely?
Jan 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
How Evers and Legislators Can Cooperate
Marquette Poll shows where voters of both parties agree. Will GOP leaders take the hint?
Jan 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Budget Will ‘Put Kids First’
His chief of staff says governor’s budget will prioritize K-12 schools, UW System.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Why GOP Should Back Medicaid Expansion
Voters want it, just like they opposed government shutdown. Republican legislators, take heed.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Evers Backs Off On Killing Vouchers
Governor admits it can’t be done. His own DPI data shows why it shouldn’t be done.
Jan 29th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Could Boost the Business Sector
His promise to be “business friendly” and emphasize entrepreneurship could help state.
Jan 29th, 2019 by John Torinus
Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Voters overwhelmingly favor fair maps, yet Vos spends millions in taxes to fight this.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility
Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Workforce Development Head Wants Better Wages
Caleb Frostman, new state director, says family supporting jobs should be key concern.
Jan 27th, 2019 by Patty Murray
Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election
Record $93 million spent on governor’s race, with nearly $58 million for Walker.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Poll Shows Strong Support for Evers Proposals
Marquette poll finds majority favors Medicaid expansion, hiking special education funding.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Tells Kaul to Drop ACA Lawsuit
Governor says people voted for this, but GOP legislators insist AG must obey their new law.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
The Rise of Special Interest Spending
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
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
About that Republican Cash Surplus
The term is meaningless and such half-truths muddy our understanding of state budget.
Jan 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
7 Goals of County Fair Deal Group
Abele and Lipscomb's group releases seven recommendations for state legislative action.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Legislators Offer Middle-Class Tax Cut
Evers administration wants cut but criticizes plan as “unfunded.”
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Voting Restrictions
“This is not a close question,” says federal judge, invalidating GOP law limiting early voting.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones
The Double Standard of Duey Stroebel
He attacks Evers appointee while ignoring “Ethical Baggage” of 13 Walker appointees.
Jan 17th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Ex-Inmates Group Pushes Criminal Justice Reform
Asks Evers for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Republicans Back Bill on Pre-Existing Conditions
But Evers warns if protections weaker than Obamacare he will veto the legislation.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Seek Common Ground
But Republicans won't budget on accepting expanded federal funds for Medicaid.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Laurel White
Impact of Drivers Licenses for Immigrants
In a tight labor market 22,000 undocumented immigrants who are workers could get a drivers license.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Problems Continue At State Youth Prisons
Pepper spray and solitary confinement still used, staffing shortage persists, report finds.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
The Incredible Decline of State Roads Funding
Nonpartisan report shows percent of state taxes going to transportation fell 48% since 1970.
Jan 15th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
How Shutdown Is Hurting State
Impact on farmers, Native Americans, food processing companies and more.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
State Loses Political Power in Washington
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
1.8 Million Hours of State Prison Overtime
Cost $51 million in 2018, system badly short staffed, Evers seeks reform.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Vos Offers Bipartisan Terms to Evers
Republican letter to governor suggests possible compromise on income tax cut, school spending, health care.
Jan 11th, 2019 by Laurel White
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
