Politics
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Needs Gun Storage Laws
Nationally, children who get access to unsecured guns are killed more than once a week.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Gregory HumphreyBarrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JannenePipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto
Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?
Oct 25th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerFitzgerald Says Legislators Plays ‘Goalie” With Evers
Few bills getting passed, most of Evers' cabinet picks still not approved by Senate.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLet’s End the “Tampon Tax”
Bill targets inaccessibility of essential menstrual hygiene products in public restrooms.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Dane County Executive Melissa AgardState Board Okays Rules on PFAS Pollution
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will create stricter rule making process for PFAS levels in water.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWho Lost the Strauss Brands Deal?
State Sen. Lena Taylor helped kill a deal bringing hundreds of jobs to depressed Century City area.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyBig Jump in State Support for Impeachment
Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioIndigenous Peoples’ Day Now A Holiday
Mayor signs legislation into law making it a holiday for city of Milwaukee.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLet’s Talk Honestly About Suicide
More than 50% are committed with guns. As a teen I could have been one of those statistics.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffDemocrats Push Paid Family Leave Bill
Modeled after other states, bill creates insurance trust fund paid for entirely by employees.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner