Politics
Wisconsin Could Face a Mining Disaster
Mining company's proposed tailings dam could cause massive pollution of Lake Michigan.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Al Gedicks
Bill Speeds Up Health Insurance Appeals
Legislators consider bill in response to citizens' complaints about "step therapy," delays in getting needed pain medicine.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants to Renegotiate Foxconn Deal
Says 13,000 jobs "unrealistic," project is now much smaller, taxpayers must be protected.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
John La Fave and “The Wire”
Embattled Register of Deeds may have borrowed a scheme from the HBO drama.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Seeks to Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Attorney General Kaul, lawmakers push defined procedures for handling sexual assault testing so all kits processed promptly.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Disappearing Counties
Rural counties losing population. Immigrants would help -- and might be welcomed.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Wants Study of Student Loan Debt
Average grad has $30,000 in debt, state's total student debt is $24 billion.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Targets Payroll Fraud by Companies
Thousands of workers misclassified as independent contractors to avoid paying taxes, employee benefits.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nearly 200 Testify at State Budget Hearing
Attendees in River Falls support increased school funding, expanding Medicaid, UW capital projects.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Talks About First 100 Days
Despite all the negative “huffing and puffing”, he remains optimistic about making change.
Apr 15th, 2019 by WisconsinEye
Yes and No on Marijuana
Evers is right: No to full legalization but yes to medical cannabis, decriminalizing possession of small amounts.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
