By HAYNES Did Rep. Pedro Coln (D-Milwaukee) misplay his hand at the expense of Milwaukee taxpayers? That's what some critics argue after the Joint Finance Committee recently turned aside an attempt to close a loophole in the funding plan for the city's voucher schools.

By Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jun. 1--MADISON -- Two major elements of Gov. Jim Doyle's plan to pay for transportation programs -- a $158 million-a-year tax on oil company profits and a $20 increase in annual vehicle registration fees -- advanced Thursday.

By Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 25--MADISON -- The Legislature's budget committee agreed Thursday to commit $80.6 million over the next two years to expanding a state long-term care program to more counties.

By THOMAS CONTENT An amendment inserted into the state budget with little advance notice this week could deal a blow to development of wind power projects in Wisconsin over the next eight years.

By Thomas Content, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 5--An amendment inserted into the state budget with little advance notice this week could deal a blow to development of wind power projects in Wisconsin over the next eight years.