Politics
Legislators Resist Plans to Help Workers
GOP sniping at Evers plans for workforce training, minimum wage hike, funding to fix UI system.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerI-94 Rebuild Could Be Multi-Modal Success
Transit, buses, ride-sharing, biking, walking should be part of the plan.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Dave SteeleGOP Pushes Stimulus Approach Evers Already Vetoed
11 Republican bills try to dictate how governor allocates federal pandemic aid.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioUnderly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio2021 Spring General Election Results
Races for circuit court judge, school board and county supervisor.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Budget Helps Undocumented Students
Allows in-state tuition rates for these students, whose families live and work in Wisconsin.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Iuscely FloresFiserv Paid No Federal Taxes in 2020
Not a dollar of taxes on $1.1 billion in pre-tax earnings. Among 55 corporations that paid nothing.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyRebecca Bradley Rules in Favor of Campaign Donor
Justice overrules Evers emergency order, favoring $20,000 donor to her campaign.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign14 Bills Restrict Voting in Wisconsin
Bills call for voter roll purges and restrictions on early voting and registration.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Nate Rau, Wisconsin ExaminerWhy Court Voided Evers Emergency Order
Highlights of the Supreme Court ruling — and the dissent.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtWill Robin Vos Face Healthcare Realities?
American Rescue Plan offers huge opportunities for states to expand medical coverage.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan