Politics
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients
Jul 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Licensing Division Will See Budget Increase
The Department of Safety and Professional Services has been criticized for delays.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy
Melissa Tempel was critical of district decision to pull Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton song from concert.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Veto Gives $20 Million For Land Stewardship Program
Evers' partial budget veto releases funding for wide variety of DNR efforts.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives
Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Billionaires Bankroll Efforts To Shrink State’s Social Safety Net
Quiet lobbying backed by major GOP benefactors like the Uihleins and Bradley Foundation.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Jacob Resneck, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Actually, County Comptroller Could Get $1.3 Million Backdrop
Or $815,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected. That would save taxpayers $485,000.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
What Strings Are Attached to Sales Tax Law?
State law enabling sales tax hike mandates new policies, though some won't change much.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Trial Hears Charge of ‘Unlawful’ Arrest in 2016 by Milwaukee Police
Lawsuit charges ACLU legal observer and (then) state Rep. Brostoff wrongfully arrested.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
