Politics
Former Gov. Scott Walker Says Overturning Act 10 Would Set ‘Horrible Precedent’
Walker says newly-liberal court shouldn't touch his signature policy measure.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Calls Special Session Addressing Child Care, Workforce Challenges
Governor asks for $1 billion in surplus funds to be spent on child care, higher education and paid family leave.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders
Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding
Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
2 Charged With Hate Crimes Against Muslim Women
Mayor Johnson condemns 'horrific' attack at Cathedral Square on July 30.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Court Majority Changes Target Chief Justice Ziegler
Is it revenge for conservatives' past overthrow of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson?
Aug 7th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers Signs School Bus Driver, Crime Laws, Vetoes Nine Bills
Vetoes restrictions on unemployment insurance and protections for fossil fuels.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn and Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide
Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Accuses Liberal Majority of Going ‘Rogue’
Claims state Supreme Court liberal majority of holding a 'secret' meeting. Majority says all justices were invited.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1
Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Now Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Fires Administrator
Randy Koschnick, hired in 2017, previously ran for court as conservative candidate.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril
Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
