Politics
Evers’ Budget Would Create ‘Record’ Imbalance, Report Finds
And Republican flat tax proposal would create $5 billion reduction in tax revenue.
Mar 11th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program
An estimated 58,000 pregnant people are incarcerated every year, and thousands give birth while in custody.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Daniel Kelly Is Not a Good Legal Scholar
Even conservative justices have criticized his decisions for poor reasoning.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Steph Tai and Tahirih Lee
Illinois, Michigan Gained $770 Million From Cannabis Taxes in 2022
While Wisconsin's Republican legislators struggle to legalize even medical marijuana.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar, The Badger Project
Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison
Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules
Need for more housing pushes conservatives to consider loosening local zoning rules.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes
More money coming, 'I don't care if you’re a 300-people township or the city of Milwaukee.'
Mar 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race
All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?
Mar 7th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Dave Cieslewicz
Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy
Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Supreme Court Candidates Will Debate Just Once
Kelly and Protasiewicz will debate March 21. Protasiewicz declined other debates.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
