Politics
Gallagher Won’t Challenge Baldwin for US Senate
A blow to GOP leaders who saw congressman as best shot to defeat Democrat in 2024.
Jun 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read
DPI Superintendent says bill is "non-starter" as it includes 3rd grade retention requirement.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Could End Privatized Security, Hire Its Own Workers
Task force moving toward a non-law enforcement security force controlled by the county or MCTS.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly, Senate Could Strip Milwaukee Funding From Revenue Bill
Speaker Vos and Majority Leader LeMahieu threaten to remove sales taxes for city and county.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules
Move prevents Wisconsin Department of Health Services from updating rules related to chicken pox and meningitis.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing
"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control
Shortage of primary-care doctors in many parts of state limits access to birth control.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10
Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges
Did president not appoint enough 'white guys'? Let's look at the numbers.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
