The battle continues over just what constitutes a public record in Wisconsin. For years, nearly every government document was on paper, and it was clear that...
There has to be a better way. State government continues to be more expensive to operate. The most recent state budget signed into law by Governor...
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well at the Wisconsin state capitol. A handful of lawmaker are trying to keep any grinches from preventing live...
As you hit the roads for the holidays, you are certain to notice the poor condition of Wisconsin’s roads. Failing to address Wisconsin’s crumbling infrastructure has...
In the days after we learned of the troubles at Wisconsin’s youth prison, Governor Walker was quick to reassure us that the Lincoln Hills School for...
The problems at Wisconsin’s chief job creation agency have been well documented. But still state lawmakers have done nothing to reform the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation....
On the surface, it sounds like a good plan for identifying waste in Wisconsin state government. Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would put inspectors...
Wisconsin has a lot of official things. An official state flag, a state bird, a state tree, a state flower, even a state tartan, and a...
How do you feel about a wheel tax? Some La Crosse County supervisors want to know. At least one member of the county board wants to...
Maybe they are finally starting to get it in Madison. Wisconsin’s beleaguered job creation agency, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, may finally be willing to punish...
Wisconsin’s Governor is proving to be pretty creative, when it comes to coming up with reasons to deny public record requests. Scott Walker had a hand...
Welcome to Mauston? Not so much. At least not yet. The little city just wants to put up some signs that say “Welcome to Mauston.” The...
Once again, the United States Congress is facing an impending deadline to pass a bill that funds our government. This has become a matter of routine,...
Wisconsin has a long history of openness in government. Essentially, government records are presumed to be a matter of public record, except under very select circumstances....
Sometimes, when things are working well, you have to wonder why people want to change the way things work. Such is the case with lawmakers in...
Apparently, the ideas the state of Wisconsin have long stood for, are no longer necessary. That is the feeling of lawmakers who approved new campaign finance...
Wisconsin’s Governor and other politicians can stomp their feet all they want about accepting Syrian refugees, but it turns out they have no real say in...
Shortly after taking office, Governor Scott Walker posted a sign along the Wisconsin/Illinois border proclaiming “Wisconsin is open for business.” Soon that may have to be...
Sometimes things get so bad, they can no longer be ignored. That rattle your car makes. That home repair project. And the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation....
It’s likely something that all taxpayers can agree on. State government should work to eliminate instances of waste, fraud and abuse. So it sounds good when...