Politics
8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target
There’s much new governor opposes. But which issues will he take on?
Dec 31st, 2018 by Steven WaltersHealth Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017
Slowdown comes after three straight years of growth, state tied for 10th in percent covered.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContextExperts Praise New State Superintendent
Evers’s choice, Stanford Taylor, is state’s first black superintendent of public instruction.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTop 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt RothschildCounty Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes
Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Corrinne HessBarnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability
Democrat Lt. Gov-elect says he wants to fix issues impacting the entire state of Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioVos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonTreasurer-Elect Godlewski Identifies Additional Responsibilities For Office
Treasurer's office survived an April 2018 referendum aimed at elimination
Dec 26th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Remarkable Tenure of Fred Risser
Now 91, he’s served 62 years in the Legislature as its greatest proponent of open government.
Dec 21st, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutLawmakers Clash On Tracking Foxconn Jobs
Audit shows subsidy could reward out-of-state jobs; Fitzgerald and Shilling differ on need to fix this.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio