State Cites Companies For Price Gouging
Sends cease-and-desist letters to 16 companies accused of price-gouging during pandemic.
Mar 25th, 2020
On 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk
Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020
One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt
Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.
Mar 22nd, 2020
Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder
Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.
Mar 10th, 2020
Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.
Mar 5th, 2020
Baldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts
Bill restores $3.8 billion diverted away from the Department of Defense for construction of the southern border wall.
Mar 1st, 2020
Did Gerrymandering Kill Medicaid Expansion?
Liberal group’s report links gerrymandering to less health coverage, more deaths from preventable causes.
Feb 25th, 2020
Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon
Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.
Feb 21st, 2020
Poor Quality Housing Causes Health Problems
Report by Community Advocates links health and housing, offers recommendations to make housing more affordable.
Feb 18th, 2020
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020
Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future
Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.
Feb 5th, 2020
BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor
Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.
Feb 1st, 2020
Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation
The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.
Jan 31st, 2020
Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges
Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.
Jan 29th, 2020
Can Union Organizers Thread Act 10 Needle?
UW Hospital nurses seek discussion with management, who say they can’t bargain.
Jan 28th, 2020
DNR Working On New PFAS Rules
GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."
Jan 24th, 2020
Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate
Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.
Jan 22nd, 2020
Mocked By Trump, Wisconsin Woman Sets The Record Straight
Protester ejected from President Trump's rally in Milwaukee tells her story.
Jan 17th, 2020
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020
Trump’s Flights of Fancy at Rally
President's speech in Milwaukee filled with exaggerations and made-up numbers.
Jan 15th, 2020
Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth
State’s potential for green jobs huge, but still ranks 41st in solar power.
Jan 10th, 2020
State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny
Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.
Jan 9th, 2020
One Year After Baraboo’s Nazi Salute
Residents, school district, assess what they’ve learned since notorious prom photo brought town national attention.
Jan 6th, 2020
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020
Report Assails Short Term Health Plans
Boosted by Trump, proliferating across state, offering inadequate coverage.
Dec 12th, 2019
Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed
Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.
Dec 11th, 2019
State Highway Projects Panel Wakes Up
Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time in five years, restarts planning.
Dec 9th, 2019
Evers Signs ‘Telehealth’ Bill
Medicaid patients who get health care delivered long-distance now qualify for coverage.
Nov 26th, 2019
Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices
Governor’s task force brings business, consumers, Republicans and Democrats to the table
Nov 21st, 2019
Why PFAS Pollution Is So Scary
The chemicals are all over and very toxic. Evers has created two teams to target problem.
Nov 18th, 2019
Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel
Gannett merges with GateHouse, more staff cuts for Milwaukee newspaper likely.
Nov 15th, 2019
Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers
Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.
Nov 6th, 2019
Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares
Book by former aide to Norquist, Doyle, who helped Tommy Thompson design Badger Care, offers bold solutions.
Nov 5th, 2019
Sean Duffy’s Rocky Start
Congressman-turned-CNN commentator gets roasted for his comments, even by his new colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2019
Journal Sentinel Braces for New Merger
GateHouse/Gannett merger could mean fewer papers and still more staff cuts.
Oct 25th, 2019
Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto
Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?
Oct 25th, 2019
Bills Target Energy Pipeline Protesters
Model legislation created by ALEC targets protests, passed in Iowa but modified by Wisconsin Republicans.
Oct 21st, 2019
Midwest, State’s Racial Gaps Grow
State’s African Americans far behind in education, employment, wages.
Oct 17th, 2019
Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?
He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done
Oct 10th, 2019
DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems
Oct 8th, 2019
Owners Lobbying For Service Workers
New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers
Sep 26th, 2019
Kaul Slams Food Assistance Cuts
Attorney General joins counterparts from 23 states to oppose the cuts.
Sep 25th, 2019
Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars
The approach “just sucks,” governor says on new state podcast.
Sep 16th, 2019
Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers
State among few with birth cost recovery program. Senate bill expands program.
Sep 11th, 2019
Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly
Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.
Sep 4th, 2019
State Targets Payroll Tax Fraud
50 investigations by Department of Revenue of companies suspected of cheating workers on pay.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs
Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.
Aug 22nd, 2019
Pade To Run Against GOP Rep. Bryan Steil
Steil succeeded Paul Ryan in congressional seat held by Republicans for 25 years.
Aug 14th, 2019
Survivor of Gun Violence Opposes the Death Penalty
Pardeep Kaleka's father was murdered in the 2012 Sikh temple mass shooting.
Aug 10th, 2019
Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns
Revenue from tax would provide services to gun-crime victims.
Aug 9th, 2019
NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians
Former Gov. Walker was Wisconsin’s top NRA beneficiary.
Aug 9th, 2019
What Does GateHouse Deal Mean for the Journal Sentinel?
Layoffs? Cost cutting? Consolidation?
Aug 8th, 2019
Evers Wants State Health “Lead Czar”
Also supports bill to provide $40 million in loans for home owners to replace lead laterals.
Jul 30th, 2019
GateHouse Deal Could Hurt Journal Sentinel
GateHouse Media could take over Gannett, causing more cost cutting at JS, other papers.
Jul 29th, 2019
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Gerrymandering Foes Push Reform
Fair Maps groups embrace nonpartisan redistricting in Assembly, Senate bills.
Jul 17th, 2019
