Politics
Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps
7 redistricting maps were submitted to state Supreme Court. Which is best and why?
Jan 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission
Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers
Proposals attempt to navigate existing restrictions in state law.
Jan 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Final Five Voting Will Strengthen Democracy
Legislative proposal will give citizens more power and big money less clout in elections.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Nick Ramos
Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana
Republican divisions between geographic areas, between Senate and Assembly on the bill.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner
RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans
Republicans' maps submitted to state high court change districts for about 0.1% of voters.
Jan 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader
Judge chastises 'hyper-partisan' GOP legislators for attack on WEC leader Meagan Wolfe.
Jan 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t
Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Leader Shoots Down Government-Run Marijuana Dispensaries
Republicans in Assembly proposed idea. Senate still working on tax cuts.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire
Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace
Jan 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
