Politics
Tommy Thompson For Governor?
He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.
Dec 12th, 2021 by John TorinusUW Regents Consider Raises For Top Leaders
Pay for chancellors, presidents trails that at other universities. But so does pay for faculty.
Dec 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid
$77 million for state’s schools at stake. Republican rule violates federal law, US Education Secretary says.
Dec 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRon Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.
The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerSenate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneInternational Election Observers Would Give Wisconsin a Failing Grade
Ron Johnson proposal to have only Republicans run elections is shockingly brazen.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Laura ThorntonBipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations
Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioErpenbach Won’t Run For Reelection
Democratic state senator and 22-year veteran was central figure during Act 10 protests.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerHow Republicans Are Killing Their Supporters
Right-wing anti-vaxxers help cause more deaths of Republicans nationally and in Wisconsin.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonFPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions
Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFederal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid
US Education Department nixes GOP plan to favor schools that stayed in person in 2020-21.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner