Politics
GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes
Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Budget Restores Union Rights
Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Groups Win Grants to Address Domestic Violence
UMOS and The Asha Project both win $125,000 grants to address variety of issues.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
I’m Glad U.S. Will Again Welcome Immigrants
We are a family of Rohingya refugees. Being allowed to immigrate here saved our lives.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Abdul Hamid
Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage
Study shows Wisconsin’s children would benefit if state accepted federal ACA expansion money.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Return Of Reince
Priebus may run for governor. Will Trump endorse him?
Feb 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
The Hammer of Student Testing
Republican legislators may use tests as a way to force schools to reopen.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans
Resistance to school funds hike, local sales tax, upping minimum wage, legalizing pot.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue
Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes
Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
