After Wisconsin Line 5 Ruling, Michigan Business Leaders Say Build the Tunnel
The Center Squareby Scott McClallen A federal court on Friday ordered Canadian oil company Enbridge to cease the flow of oil and decommission within three years the segment of its Line…
Wisconsin Speaker Vos Defends Proposed Education Cuts: ‘You Should Be Taught, Not Indoctrinated’
by Benjamin Yount Don’t look for Wisconsin Republicans to reverse course on their proposed diversity, equity and inclusion cuts at the University of Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on…
Evers Hints at Third Run for Wisconsin Governor
by Glenn Minnis Just months into his second term, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is already dropping hints about a potential 2026 reelection run. “Some things have changed since our…
Wisconsin Democrats Angry over Proposed University DEI Cuts
by Benjamin Yount Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are furious with the Republican plan to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion money from the University of Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers…
Measure to Require Parole Information be Published Online Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk
by Glenn Minnis The fate of a Republican sponsored bill that seeks to compel the state’s parole commission to post its decisions online about who has been granted and…
Wisconsin Assembly Approves Financial Literacy Class
by Benjamin Yount Students in Wisconsin are a step closer to having to take a financial literacy class to graduate from high school. The Assembly on Wednesday approved a plan…
This Is the City in Wisconsin With the Most People on Food Stamps
Of the 12 metro areas with available data in Wisconsin, Milwaukee-Waukesha has the highest food stamp (SNAP) recipiency rate. According to the ACS, 15.6% of all area households received…
Wisconsin Assembly Panel Okays Election Changes Headed into 2024 Election Season
by Benjamin Yount Some of Wisconsin’s latest proposed election changes may actually become law. Both Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol on Wednesday agreed on new legislation that would…
Wisconsin Senate Republican Boss: Votes Aren’t There for Share Revenue Tax Changes
by Benjamin Yount The top Republican in the Wisconsin Senate says there are not enough Republican votes to change the plan for a Milwaukee sales tax increase. State Senate…
Milwaukee Gets Credit Downgrade Ahead of Pension Spike, Shared Revenue Deal
by Benjamin Yount Milwaukee’s looming fiscal cliff and the lack of an agreement on shared revenue at the Wisconsin Capitol have earned the city a credit downgrade. Fitch Ratings…