Politics
Budget Bill The Shortest in Decades
Republicans worked for “veto-proof” bill so Gov. Evers has little room to reshape legislation.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBudget Should Plan For the Future
By trashing so much of Evers' budget, Republicans show no vision for state’s future.
Jun 29th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingUnder Evers, DNR Restores Science
New groundwater standards and science-based approaches to chemical pollution.
Jun 28th, 2019 by James Rowen13th District Candidate Jacob Krieg
Former Marine discusses his campaign for south side council seat.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneHow State Created Strongest Veto Power
No governor has more power to rewrite bills. How and why Wisconsin adopted this.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContextNew Tax Credit Skewed to Help Whites
Budget gives credit to homeowners, and 72% of state’s whites, 27% of blacks own homes.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Tamarine CorneliusU.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioFoxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?
WEDC says company moving back completion of promised plant to early 2021.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTow Trucks Fight City Hall
Proposal requires companies to file forms proving car owner wouldn't pay fee to avoid tow away.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBoard of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSenate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio10,000 People Want LGBTQ Flag Removed
Petition delivered to Gov. Evers, who ordered flag atop Capitol building for Pride Month.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Clara Neupert, Wisconsin Public Radio