Politics
Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerThe Decline of Wisconsin’s Democrats
Big money and gerrymandered congressional districts make it impossible for Democratic challengers.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Bill Berry, Wisconsin ExaminerSmall Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates
Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerFake Elector Scheme Dogs Ron Johnson
Wisconsin's senator now blames 'radical left' and won't say whether he's being investigated.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRepublican Candidates Attack Tim Michels
Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioClinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty
A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."
Jun 27th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGas-Tax Holiday Isn’t Likely in Wisconsin
Biden proposes federal gas tax holiday. But a pause on state's gas tax is unlikely.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Steven WaltersEvers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions
Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioQuestions Linger Over Post-Roe Landscape in Wisconsin
Is the state's abortion ban from 1849 enforceable? Is abortion the first right, thought protected, to be repealed?
Jun 26th, 2022 by Sophie BolichState Leaders React to Overturning of Roe
Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’
Jun 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerAbortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize
Activists call on abortion rights supporters to organize political opposition to abortion bans, abortion opponents.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham KilmerDA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases
District Attorney John Chisholm signs joint statement committing not to prosecute "those who seek, provide, or support abortions."
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer