Politics
Tosa Election Recount After Uncounted Ballots Found
City clerk found 58 absentee ballots from Feb. 15 primary.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement
Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill
A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Senators Pass Black History Month Resolution
Republican lawmakers dismissed input from Legislative Black Caucus.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMayoral Race Includes At Least Seven Joint Appearances, Two Debates
Cavalier Johnson and Robert Donovan are pounding the pavement in advance of April 5 election.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneAssembly Passes Consumer Data Rights Bill
Republican backed legislation gives consumers rights to their data.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Christine HatfieldState Legislation Would Protect Gun Dealers From Lawsuits
Bill passes Assembly and Senate. It also protects manufacturers.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCould City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?
Department of City Development studies ways to lure remote workers to live here.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRep. Ramthun’s Resume Looks Fishy
Declines to answer questions about unspecified corporate positions he claims.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by John TorinusCrowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’
State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerShould Wisconsin End Its Income Tax?
Five conservative groups pushing this. Its impact is astonishingly regressive.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonSenate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio