Politics
Anti-Harassment Policy Expanded After City Attorney Case
Effort took more than a year, from investigation to enactment.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRepublicans Push Pro-Gun Bills
Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerVos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Women In State Hold Elected Office
But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Reforms Sentencing for Youth Offenders
Bill would ban life sentences without parole or extended supervision, codify new factors for sentencing.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Christine HatfieldAttorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’
State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonFirst Milwaukee Mayoral Race Poll Released
Poll, released by Johnson campaign, shows acting mayor with narrow lead.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneGOP Bill Cuts Social Safety Net To Boost Hiring
Republican lawmakers would restrict access to healthcare, food assistance and unemployment insurance.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Erik GunnSurvivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse
Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Hearing Redistricting Case
Court says it favors few changes to heavily gerrymandered state legislative districts.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonCouncil Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears
Council members call process unfair, unjust and infuriating. How did things go wrong?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene