Politics
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Outpaces Most States in LGBTQ Elected Officials
17% hike nationally in LGBTQ elected officials in last year, but still a long way to go.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Legislative Campaign Committees Awash in Cash
Four campaign committees together banked a record $2.9 million this year.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting
A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers
House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Vos Backtracks on Election Audit
After criticizing Brandtjen for pushing yet another audit, he caves. “It’s red meat for the base.”
Jul 31st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant
USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line
Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP
State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden
Assembly members are fighting to keep personal misconduct records confidential.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Bill Lueders
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
