Politics
Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’
Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee
50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Ron Johnson Suspended From YouTube
Company says Wisconsin's U.S. Senator violated its COVID-19 misinformation policy.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream
The former president will speak virtually at Wisconsin event on Saturday.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Plan Loses $2.3 Billion for Schools
State lawmakers slashed education funding below federal minimum requirements.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Elections Commissioners Argue for Voter Roll Purge
A State Supreme Court decision said it's not the state's responsibility to remove names.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force
City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Public Land Funding
Stewardship program funds the purchase of land for public use, recreation.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill
Bill cuts state aid to cities at same level as any reductions in law enforcement spending.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative
Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost
State legislature votes to end $300 federal supplement. Governor Evers could veto.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Radio
