Politics
Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work
Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years
Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Budget Surplus Hits $7.1 Billion
Projected total up by $500 million in two months, on top of $1.7 billion rainy day fund.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Calls For $500 Million Spending on Mental Health
And more funds for shared revenue, child care, PFAS cleanup in State of State speech.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Race Could Be Most Expensive in U.S. History
Up to $50 million could be spent, with national money pouring into Wisconsin.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Brookfield Alderman’s Blast at Affordable Housing Ignites Controversy
A call for censure after he says such people could make city 'become West Allis.'
Jan 25th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
The Radical Views of Kelly and Dorow
Both candidates for state Supreme Court got legal training from mediocre Bible-oriented school.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Offer Abortion Referendum. Again
Asks voters if 1849 ban should be repealed. But referendum must wait for April 2024.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
More Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally
March on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade draws attention to state Supreme Court race.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parties Argue Over April Ballot Questions
Evers calls referendum on welfare 'ridiculous.' but huge majority of legislators disagree.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance
Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
