Politics
Legislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements
Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Plan Cuts Business Property Taxes
But provision of plan also gives Legislature more power over local governments' revenue.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Clash On Police Funding
A heated debate as Republicans condemn Milwaukee and Milwaukee legislators defend the city.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Music Venues Still Await Pandemic Aid
Summerfest got $10 million in federal funding. The Pabst and thousands of other groups: nothing.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?
With $183 million in ARPA funding and more flexible guidelines, county could replace some lost revenue.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant
Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers
The vaccines were developed under Trump. So why do his supporters oppose them?
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Passes Ban on Vegetable Burgers
Targeting Beyond Burgers, Smart Bacon or Just Eggs, all made from plants.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Takes Aim at Beavers
Muskrats Assembly unanimously approves the shooting of beavers, muskrats if they damage a highway.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System
Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
