Politics
Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election
The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Picks Walker for Smithsonian
Ex-governor and college dropout will join board of International Center for Scholars.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Obama-Trump Voters Key To Election
Signs of some deserting Trump, including state’s dairy farmers.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Gerrymandering Foes Push Reform
Fair Maps groups embrace nonpartisan redistricting in Assembly, Senate bills.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Streetcar Records Best Ridership Day
Bastille Days and Summerfest boost ridership to new high.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets
Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
A New State “Progressive” Publication
Wisconsin Examiner adds to Capitol press corps, with a "people's" perspective on policies.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
13th District Common Council Race
Seven candidates vying for seat long held by recently retired Terry Witkowski.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker’s New Job Will Pay Plenty
National group he will run has lots of money. But Walker won’t be able to run for office.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Tied for Lowest E-Cigarette Tax
Among 20 states that now tax it, Wisconsin tied with three states for lowest rate.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Needs Equal Pay Law for Women
Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
