Politics
Tax Cut Has Democrats Playing Defense
Republican proposed tax cut is huge, historic. But benefits skew toward the wealthy.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Steven WaltersPollinator Protection Package Proposed
Bills to benefit Badger State bees aim to 'achieve a bright, healthy, and buzzing future.'
Jun 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerVos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioSpecial Interests Push for Tax Cut
Big donor business lobbyist groups want big handout: $200 million tax cut.
Jun 26th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignVoting Access Improving in Wisconsin Jails
A new report shows more jails have policies for voting in place.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerSummerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs
Costs had climbed to more than $800,000 annually for MPD, but festival paid for little of it.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHow UW System Fought the Pandemic
Saving lives by administering 1.2 million COVID-19 tests and 264,000 doses of the vaccine.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Tommy ThompsonPolice Union Gets Change in Legislation
Milwaukee union, frequent donor to legislators, gets bill regulating police use of force weakened.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLegislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements
Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Plan Cuts Business Property Taxes
But provision of plan also gives Legislature more power over local governments' revenue.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Clash On Police Funding
A heated debate as Republicans condemn Milwaukee and Milwaukee legislators defend the city.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio