Politics
Barrett Addresses Downtown Violence
Fights and shootings occurring at large gatherings outside Water Street bars
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions
And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters
Battle playing out in Rep. Ron Kind’s western Wisconsin district, which supported Trump.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
School Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget
Republican legislators’ proposal keeps school funding flat for two years.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox
GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Why Do Politicians Become Lobbyists?
Elected-jobs aren't forever, and lobbyists help guide elected officials through the revolving door separating politics and lobbying.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Steven Walters
School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut
GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%
75% of state's households get less than $7 a week on average from proposed tax cuts.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
A Caregiver Shortage Faces ‘Silver Tsunami’
The work is hard, the pay poor. Biden’s American Jobs Plan could help.
Jun 19th, 2021 by Demetrica Shipp
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
