Politics
Two Medical Marijuana Bills Proposed
One by legislators from each party. 37 states, including Mississippi, now allow it.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Will Michael Sampson Do As Mayor?
His top issues for city: ‘COVID, crime and common sense.’ And don’t 'micro-manage' police.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Myth of the Truck Driver Shortage
GOP bill raises question: Is there a shortage of trained drivers or do companies need to pay more?
Feb 8th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
School Districts Spending Pandemic Funds
Wisconsin schools got $2.2 billion federal funding to spend by 2024, with more to come.
Feb 8th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Parties Got $1.3 Million Corporate Cash in 2021
$1 million went to GOP party, legislative committees, the rest to their Democratic counterparts.
Feb 8th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislators, Citizens Battle Over Election Bills
Senate Elections committee debates: Do GOP bills enhance voting ‘integrity' or unleash 'war on voters’?
Feb 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Parents May ‘Break Up’ MPS
Majority of city students may eventually attend alternatives to traditional Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 8th, 2022 by George Mitchell
Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs
Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Will Rothman Take On UW Conglomerate?
WARF, UW Health and Quartz HMO among the spinoffs whose governance, purpose needs scrutiny.
Feb 7th, 2022 by John Torinus
Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing
But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
