Politics
Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin ExaminerFight Over $5 Billon in Federal Aid
Republican Legislature's bill gives it oversight over federal stimulus money. Evers intends to veto it.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Steven WaltersBoycott the Uline Corporation
Company gave millions to group sponsoring Capitol insurrection, opposed pandemic measures, endangered employees’ health.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin ExaminerExperts Say Voting Could Be Easier
Report finds Wisconsin trails some states in assuring access to voting.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Anya van WagtendonkMake the Filibuster More Painful
If Senate Democrats won’t end it, they could at least make it harder to do.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczState Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion
GOP gearing up to remove provision from Governor's budget, despite additional funding for expansion in latest stimulus bill.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerStimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments
Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’
Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioParties Divided on State Election Reforms
But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?
Mar 11th, 2021 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismSenate Bill Threatens FPC Independence
Police and fire fighter unions handed power over Fire & Police Commission disciplinary hearings.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Paul MozinaCan Voters Recall Ron Johnson?
State law clearly allows it. Federal law doesn’t. But the issue has never been tested in courts.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Mel Barnes, Wisconsin Examiner