Wisconsin leaders both praise and decry Foxconn deal; we examine their claims
The plan has split state political leaders on the value of the $3 billion taxpayer subsidy to the Taiwanese flat-screen plant in southeastern Wisconsin
With a new state budget looming, the UW-Madison looks to re-engage parts of the state that feel left behind
New outreach efforts, new message seek to bolster support for the state’s flagship university beyond Madison.
According to district superintendent, state voucher expansion would divert necessary funds
Melrose-Mindoro Superintendent DelRoy DeBerg says an expansion of the state voucher program would pose as a challenge to school funding.
In the 94th district, most schools are meeting state standards, but not all
Steve Doyle doesn’t believe the state voucher program should expand in his district because quality schools already exist. Are all schools in the 94th district meeting state expectations?
La Crosse County road conditions elicit varying responses
Even though residents find road conditions suitable, La Crosse County Highway Commissioner says more funding is needed.
How much does La Crosse County have to spend on roads?
Then-Democratic candidate for 94th District Assembly seat, Rep. Steve Doyle, said in a debate hosted by WPR that La Crosse County only had $2.4 million to spend to address county transportation needs. Is that true?
District leaders in Onalaska feel state aid is lagging
Even though Onalaska has seen increases in state aid over the last six years, they have struggled to support school costs.
State funding for schools in the 94th assembly district: increasing or decreasing?
The candidates vying for a seat in Wisconsin’s 94th Assembly District addressed state education funding late August. After incumbent Democrat Steve Doyle said in an interview with News 8 that a lack of state funding over the last six years was forcing schools to use referendums to cover costs, Republican challenger Julian Bradley, a La Crosse native, said that funding for local districts had in fact increased recently.