Politics
A Tale of Two Tax Plans
Wisconsin Policy Forum report compares GOP flat tax with Evers tax plan. Neither may get passed.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Young, Student Voters Turned Out for Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Voters around college campuses overwhelmingly voted for Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias
Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Can’t Simply Remove a WI Supreme Court Justice
Rep. Knodl’s victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Matthew DeFour, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property
While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Erin Gretzinger, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Officials Want To Boost Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Marketing
Office of Outdoor Recreation seeks more funding in Gov. Evers' budget.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making
Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Voters Pass Referendums Expanding Judges’ Power to Set Cash Bail
Referendums will amend state Constitution. Experts disagree on likely impact.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races
Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Terry Falk
17 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the election results, who were the other people, groups and trends that won or lost?
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Geenen Upsets Brash in Appeals Court Race
Incumbent William Brash loses in a landslide to challenger Sara Geenen.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Dan Knodl Declares Victory in 8th District Senate Race
Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin hasn't conceded. Republican supermajority at stake.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
