Politics
Legislators Use Fees to Keep Records Secret
Charging citizens making open records requests means less scrutiny of government.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jonathan Anderson
Fun and Politics at LaborFest
Labor unions, socialists, fun seekers at annual Labor Day festival.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Unanimous Senate Committee Vote on Hemp Bill
Bipartisan bill would make pilot program for growing hemp in the state permanent.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Tours UWM, Touts Freshwater Goals
The governor lauds freshwater programs, promises state funding for them.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Milwaukee Hits 5 Million Views!
In just 8 months, up 28% since last year. To celebrate, here's a special discounted membership deal.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Gabrielle Barriere
Working for Clean Energy a Tricky Task
Polls show bipartisan support, but how you talk about it matters.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Spencer Black
GOP Legislators Hire Private Attorney In Clash With AG
15 state lawsuits have been stalled by legislators' dispute with Kaul over confidentiality agreement.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Jason Fields Will Run for Comptroller
Fields joins Aycha Sawa and Alex Brower in race to replace retiring Martin Matson.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Mishaps of Mandela Barnes
The state’s first black lieutenant governor has a target on his back.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals
Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
