Politics
Evers Seeks Ways to Expand Health Coverage
Governor wants to get more people insurance coverage beyond Medicaid expansion Republicans oppose.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Looks to Add Electric Buses
County applies for federal grant for electric buses, though head of MCDOT not a fan.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Sen. Johnson Supports Mexico Tariffs
And he’s considering running for governor or a third term for senator in 2022.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Factory Farms Oppose Clean Water Fees
Evers wants fees to fund pollution oversight. GOP legislators oppose this and got $1.4 million from Big Dairy.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hemp Industry Calls for Updated State Law
Hemp farmers, businesses say new federal law made state hemp regulations obsolete.
May 31st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why I Became a Democrat
A Waukesha alderman explains why he left the Republican Party.
May 31st, 2019 by Aaron Perry
Evers Still Working for UW Funding
Budget committee rejected his proposed increase, but he’s still lobbying Republican legislators.
May 31st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job
With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.
May 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Ranks 2nd for Black Homicide Victims
Study finds Wisconsin has nearly double the national rate and 91% killed with guns.
May 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Push Voucher Transparency
Bill would disclose how much taxpayer dollars go to voucher schools.
May 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
