Politics
Wisconsin a Major Front in War Against Democracy
Report identifies Wisconsin and North Carolina as leaders in this ugly movement.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Ruth ConniffChesebro Cooperating With Wisconsin Election Probe?
Report says 'architect' of fake electors scheme will cooperate with state investigators.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises
9-8 vote a rare rebuke. Regents call it bad precedent and 'divisive...polarizing.'
Dec 9th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAnne O’Connor Running for North Shore County Board Seat
O'Connor is co-founder of Bay Bridge, an advocacy organization focused on racism and segregation.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerEvers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed
Governor also vetoed a handful of election bills.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerBipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioJustin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board
Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes Bill Blocking Gender Affirming Medical Care
Governor blocks GOP proposal to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit
But no criminal charges. Republicans posed as electors in effort to back Donald Trump's attempt to overturn election result.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio