Politics
With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes
Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Overrides Governor’s Veto That Increased School Funding, Assembly Must Act
Gov. Evers called the move "B.S. reckless and wrong."
Sep 15th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate 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 RadioSupervisors 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 KilmerCommittee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSpeaker 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 Radio3 Scenarios For GOP Threats Against Protasiewicz
Federal and state case law suggest there are no grounds for impeachment.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonAssembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Legislation would next go to state Senate.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerAdvocates 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 ServiceFacing 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 RadioWI 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 ExaminerAd Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment
Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy