Politics
State Faces Wave of School Board Recalls
In Mequon-Thiensville and 10 other school districts. Only California has more.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Redistricting Plan Seeks Republicans’ Gain Of Another Congressional Seat
The GOP uses Stevens Point "like a football,” non-partisan group complains.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Nonpartisan State Election Review Finds No Widespread Fraud
Legislative Audit Bureau recommends changes to election laws.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bills Prohibit Social Media Censorship
Legislation allows media outlets, residents to sue for censorship.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas
Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package
Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16
Bill passed on divided vote. It applies to small businesses exempt from federal labor act.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Republicans Draw Maps Preserving Electoral Advantage
Gov. Evers has said he would veto GOP gerrymander.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Senate Advances Abortion Bills
The Republican controlled Senate has advanced similar bills before. Evers expected to veto.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
