Politics
Johnson Has Long Opposed Abortion
He celebrated overthrow of Roe and cosponsored 6 bills over 8 years to restrict abortions.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Needs Direct Democracy
Other states have binding referendums. Evers' call for it echoes Gov. McGovern 111 years ago.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Matt RothschildRepublican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding
Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign
Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger ProjectVice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioProtestors Denounce Republican ‘Racist’ Ads
Protest held outside state party’s office in Bronzeville.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerElections Commission Votes to Track Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests
Right-wing activists have illegally requested absentee ballots on behalf of other people.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative
Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioIs Trump a Threat to Republican Candidates?
A Trump endorsement may mean something different in a general election than a primary election.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonFavre Got $1.1 Million from Welfare Fund for Speeches He Never Gave
This was in addition to $5 million in welfare funds for Favre’s pet project, a volleyball stadium.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerState Republicans Want Citizens Under Guardianship Off Voter Rolls
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition opposes idea, along with state Democrats.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner