Politics
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes
Governor’s plan repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage on state projects.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Painting Headed Back to Governor’s Mansion
Rejected by Walker, Evers will have painting of three Milwaukee children re-installed.
Mar 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Governor Evers Budget Prioritizes Real People Living Real Lives
“Last night, attending Governor’s Evers budget address with my 9-year-old daughter, I felt so proud to share with her such a kind and strong message of respect for the needs of real people"
Mar 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health
MPS Selling Building to Charter Operator Carmen
Deal for Hayes School would be first under state's 2015 surplus schools law.
Mar 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill
GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Proposes Delay Of Youth Prison Closure
Proposal would also stop the practice of 17-year-olds being tried as adults.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Service Workers Push For Higher Wages
Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Advocates Push For a Wisconsin ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law
Republican Legislative leaders, Vos and Fitzgerald, concerned about the proposal.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Does the Manufacturing Tax Credit Work?
Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who's right?
Feb 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers’ Budget Will Include Nonpartisan Redistricting Process
Drawing of political boundaries would move from the Legislature to a nonpartisan commission.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
