Politics
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 RadioNearly 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 RadioBarrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Talks About First 100 Days
Despite all the negative “huffing and puffing”, he remains optimistic about making change.
Apr 15th, 2019 by WisconsinEyeYes 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 KaplanCommon Council Candidate Justin Bielinski
Organizer Justin Bielinski discusses his campaign to replace Bob Donovan at City Hall.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBus Drivers Union Assails MCTS Leaders
"The fight is on," says union leader, as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Graham KilmerLegislators Push Child Support, Custody Changes
Legislative Study Committee proposes 11 bills to change how judges handle divorce, paternity issues.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Steven WaltersGOP Bill Targets Race, Sex-Based Abortions
Doctors punished for abortions done solely because of race, ancestry, sex, conditions like Down syndrome.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioBernie Sanders Campaigns in Madison
“It is about all of us — not me, us — transforming this country.”
Apr 13th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Overtime Rule Could Help Workers
State could assure 120,000 employees left behind by federal rule get paid overtime.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Tamarine CorneliusReport Urges Action on Schools’ Drinking Water
State gets “F” grade for not preventing lead in schools’ drinking water. But lead paint still biggest issue.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio