Politics
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 ExaminerGOP 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 RadioGroup Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue
Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerEvers 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 RadioFalse Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLet Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh
What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyEvers Budget Has Green Goals
Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioExpunging Records Gets Bipartisan Support
Wisconsin has one of nation’s strictest laws on expunging criminal records.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLegislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal
But Republicans won’t pay for new computer system Evers says is needed.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Hoax Master of Wisconsin
Ron Johnson has become a national leader in hoaxes and conspiracy theories.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyWith Donald Trump It’s Never Over
His lawyers are still pushing election lawsuit, hoping for a Trump coup in 2024.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonSpindell Can Vote on Whether to Investigate Himself
Elections Commission member Robert Spindell one of 10 Republicans accused of election fraud.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner