Politics
Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase
State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Running On Resentment
They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
The Private Election Grants Didn’t Help Biden
If anything they helped Trump, an analysis of state election results show.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
State Budget May Impact Your Child’s Classroom
GOP legislators' budget could worsen the growing shortage of teachers.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Leigh Anne Fraley and Eric Jessup-Anger
Legislators Approve $125 Million for Broadband Expansion
But Gov. Evers allocated money for it. Republican proposal uses borrowed money.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights
Milwaukee business group supports voting rights in principle but won’t address barriers in GOP bills.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City
Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?
Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Janitors Rally for New Union Contract
Demands include a $15 minimum wage and union contracts for all cleaners in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle
Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism
Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
