Politics
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office
But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment
Move comes as Republicans rush to push through redistricting alternative.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
3 Scenarios For GOP Threats Against Protasiewicz
Federal and state case law suggest there are no grounds for impeachment.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Legislation would next go to state Senate.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power
It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Facing Court Challenge, Republicans Offer Drastic Redistricting Proposal
After opposing it for years, Vos says state should adopt Iowa-style nonpartisan process.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Starts New Term Quietly
Hearing cases on adoption law and religious exemption from state unemployment law.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ad Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment
Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator
Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy
Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
