Politics
Republican Pushes for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Patrick Testin could be the key man in the success or failure of proposal.
May 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Democrats Win Rural State Vote?
New York Times visits Colfax, WI, where Obama-Trump swing voters talk politics.
May 13th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Gets $61 Million in EPA Grants
$43 million for state’s Clean Water program and $18.7 million for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
May 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Hemp Industry Blooming
Will medical or recreational marijuana be next?
May 12th, 2019 by Ellie Colbert, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Foxconn, Taiwan, China, Gou and Trump
It’s a complicated relationship. Where exactly does Wisconsin fit in?
May 11th, 2019 by Willy Shih, WisContext
Report Shows State Jobs Agency Still Fails
Audit of WEDC finds companies given tax credits and loans created only 35% of promised jobs.
May 11th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak
Wisconsin has nation's fifth-highest rate of measles vaccine refusal, creates “perfect opportunity."
May 11th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Constitutional Boundaries Need Enforcement
Why the Supreme Court should overrule lame duck laws.
May 10th, 2019 by Erin Grunze
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medicaid Expansion Would Help Opioid Addicts
Report finds opioid treatment drugs 72 times more expensive in private market than through Medicaid.
May 9th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
