Politics
Fisker Wants State Law Changed For Potential Foxconn Car Factory
The electric vehicle company wants to sell cars directly, as opposed to Wisconsin's franchise dealer system.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneSen. Agard Unveils Marijuana Legalization Bill
Outside a dispensary in Illinois, the state lawmaker called for legalization.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerRep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term
The La Crosse Democrat was first elected in 1996.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Vetoes GOP Election Bills
Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat Have Conservative-Backed Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers?
Non-profit law firm WILL has sued over ballot drop boxes, public health orders and building codes.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerHigh Vaccination, Low COVID-19 in State Prisons
70% of people incarcerated in Wisconsin are vaccinated.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioThompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans
Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Steven WaltersPrivate Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses
A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCould ‘Baby Bonds’ Close Racial Wealth Gap?
A similar program run by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin offers some clues.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Ben Baker and Zhen WangState Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHundreds of Millions in Housing Aid Still Available
New eviction moratorium is buying time for those behind on rent.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner