Stories tagged: "local control"

Local Coverage The Wisconsin Capitol building dominates the skyline of downtown Madison in this photo from Jan. 28, 2021. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Local Coverage Red City, Blue City—Two Mayors Ask the Legislature to Recommit to Wisconsin’s Cities

Column from the mayors of Brookfield and Madison on the ever-rising cost of local services, even as the state provides less over time.

Satya Rhodes-Conway Satya Rhodes-Conway Steve Ponto Steve Ponto May 10, 2021 10:25 am CDT
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Law and Policy Another Fight Over Local Control: This One May Sink a Bill Decriminalizing Pot

Introduced in three legislative sessions, parties now disagreeing on a change that would remove local control over penalties.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski April 12, 2021 12:25 pm CDT
Coronavirus St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman
Coronavirus Explained: The 5 Wisconsin Supreme Court Lawsuits Against COVID-19 Protections

Coronavirus safeguards issued by local and state governments have been targeted by conservatives since the early weeks of the pandemic.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 1, 2020 3:17 pm CST

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