Politics
Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session
Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Dodges Questions About Trump, Ukraine
Wisconsin senator has become one of Trump's most vocal defenders.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Uses Lead Abatement Funds for Marketing
Ald. Lewis proposes using lateral replacement funds for council's "community outreach."
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
Doctors, school officials support raising age to buy e-cigarettes, tobacco products.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday Transit Strike Averted
Transit union will vote on contract offer from MCTS.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms
Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.
Nov 6th, 2019 by John Torinus
Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers
Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power
Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
5 Takeaways on Strauss Brands Debacle
Community members talk about lost jobs and what could have been done better.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares
Book by former aide to Norquist, Doyle, who helped Tommy Thompson design Badger Care, offers bold solutions.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
