Politics
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Joins Phone Call With Trump
President urges governors "to get tougher” with protestors. Evers says nothing.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerProtest Leader Frank Nitty Released
District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy and Jeramey JanneneDan Kelly Wants Revenge
He recused from voter purge case. After losing election the lame duck Supreme Court Justice has changed his mind.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Matt RothschildBarrett, Democrats Must Address Racism
George Floyd’s killing should be wakeup call to city, state, nation to embrace reforms.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Joey GrihalvaCommunity Leaders List Changes Protestors Want
Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Appoints Three New UW Regents
Effective immediately, will help shift direction of UW System policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerIRS Opens Door to Foreign, Dark Money
Ends rule requiring nonprofits spending on campaigns to disclose names of anyone giving $5,000 or more.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Matt RothschildState High Court to Hear Voter Purge Case
Kelly ends recusal, Supreme Court will decide if 130,000 people should be removed from voting rolls.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGet Ready For Nasty Presidential Campaign
With Wisconsin at the center of all the mud-slinging.
Jun 1st, 2020 by John TorinusMeetings Often More Open During Pandemic
More live-streamed government meetings, court hearings. But why do some erase recordings?
Jun 1st, 2020 by John FoustState Faces Huge Highway Fund Shortfall
Tough choices as gas tax revenue plummets, shortfall could be “hundreds of millions”.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Steven Walters