Politics
Police Chief Touts Successes
City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?
As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?
City has 28,405 tons of salt and 414 pieces of equipment ready to clear 1,472 miles of city streets.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer
Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History
From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance
Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Majority of Wisconsin Wants Non-Partisan Redistricting
Polling results and votes in two-thirds of counties show support for a non-partisan process
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Can Do Better On Openness
Evers Administration excludes right-wing news service from receiving media notifications and shutdown a website to track open records requests.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bill Lueders
18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abele’s Budget Sees Cuts, and New Programs
Proposed budget closes two pools and cuts bus routes, but boosts the Sheriff's department
Oct 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
