Politics
State Supreme Race Shows Need for Campaign Finance Reform
Now that Republicans got outspent in big money race, will they back any reforms?
Apr 10th, 2023 by Matt RothschildYes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached
And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyCollegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?
Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Steven WaltersState Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAudit Finds Millions of Medicare Funding Unclaimed By Wisconsin
Republican legislators call for tighter oversight by state departments.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioA 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 KilmerYoung, 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 RadioGOP 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 RadioRepublicans 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 JournalismBill 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 JournalismState 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 RadioWisconsin 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