Politics
Planned Parenthood Sues State on Abortion
Lawsuit contends 3 GOP-backed laws restricting abortions are unconstitutional.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
The Double Standard of Duey Stroebel
He attacks Evers appointee while ignoring “Ethical Baggage” of 13 Walker appointees.
Jan 17th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race
Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Ex-Inmates Group Pushes Criminal Justice Reform
Asks Evers for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lead-Free Homes a Priority for Kowalik
But “we don’t have enough contractors,” city’s new health commissioner says.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can MPS Be Fixed?
The school board seems opposed to any innovations that might fix struggling schools.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Back Bill on Pre-Existing Conditions
But Evers warns if protections weaker than Obamacare he will veto the legislation.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tavern League Still Has Clout in Capitol
Which is why bill to criminalize drunk driving unlikely to get legislative approval.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Seek Common Ground
But Republicans won't budget on accepting expanded federal funds for Medicaid.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Impact of Drivers Licenses for Immigrants
In a tight labor market 22,000 undocumented immigrants who are workers could get a drivers license.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Problems Continue At State Youth Prisons
Pepper spray and solitary confinement still used, staffing shortage persists, report finds.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
