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Your Right to Know: Records shed light on DNR board shenanigans

Nov. 3, 2021

In the latest "Your Right to Know" column, Tony Wilkin Gibart, executive director of Midwest Environmental Advocates, writes that Wisconsin's open records law has given the public a clearer picture of the controversy involving the Natural Resources Board.

But the picture is far from complete, and that is why his group has sued the NRB's chairman, Frederick Prehn. His column is available for republication by WNA members.

Amid utilities’ resistance, Wisconsin proposal would clear barrier for third-party rooftop solar

Nov. 3, 2021

Wisconsin is the only state where third-party solar ownership has been blocked, advocates say. Legal uncertainty has prevented property owners from using the financing model.

Fiscal hurdles mount for Milwaukee County Parks

Nov. 3, 2021

Growing constraints on property tax resources continue to pose fiscal challenges for Milwaukee County Parks while also requiring greater reliability on revenues from fees, permits, and food and beverage sales.

A view steeped in history

Nov. 1, 2021

A few weeks ago, my wife Sherry and I hiked to the top of Brady’s Bluff in Perrot State Park near Trempealeau on a cool fall afternoon. As we stood atop the bluff some 460 feet above the river, I was struck by the breathtaking vista before us.

Republican gubernatorial race spurs speculation

Nov. 1, 2021

Things are a little messy right now as Republicans look for their gubernatorial candidate to take on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat.

‘The water always wins’: Calls to protect shorelines as volatile Lake Michigan inflicts heavy toll

Oct. 31, 2021

Wisconsin’s Great Lakes communities expect to spend $245 million in five years to protect shorelines as a climate ‘tug of war’ drives extreme shifts in water levels.

Budget picture brightens considerably for Milwaukee County in 2022

Oct. 28, 2021

Last year’s concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic would ravage Milwaukee County finances have been supplanted this year by a dramatically brightened outlook that, at least for the next two or three years, is the strongest the county has seen in decades.

Election 2020 report gives a little something for both sides

Oct. 25, 2021

A highly anticipated new report from Wisconsin’s nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau seems to have given ammo to both 2020 election critics and defenders.

Federal funds delay hard decisions in Milwaukee city budget

Oct. 20, 2021

An unprecedented infusion of federal pandemic aid should provide substantial but temporary relief for the city of Milwaukee’s budget imbalance for the next three years, starting with its 2022 budget.

Poll indicates strong support for civics education in schools

Oct. 20, 2021

Polco users and readers visiting WNA member websites from Oct. 5 to 19 were asked whether they believed civics education should be required in Wisconsin schools. Out of 556 respondents, 89% said they supported requiring civics education in all Wisconsin schools, while 6% said local schools should determine their own curriculum.

Poll questions are available through a WNA partnership with Polco aimed at helping newspapers better engage readers and access enhanced data and insights. WNA members who have signed up for an account with Polco can access their local version of the new question, as well as local poll results, on their dashboards. Those who have not signed up can do so here.