Politics
Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill
Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Jan 24th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too
Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
New Mayoral Poll Reorders Field
Independent poll shows different order of candidates in the race for mayor.
Jan 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
To Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change
Our neighboring states doing it. Wisconsin falling behind.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
Anti-Harassment Policy Expanded After City Attorney Case
Effort took more than a year, from investigation to enactment.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Push Pro-Gun Bills
Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Vos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Women In State Hold Elected Office
But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Reforms Sentencing for Youth Offenders
Bill would ban life sentences without parole or extended supervision, codify new factors for sentencing.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Attorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’
State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
First Milwaukee Mayoral Race Poll Released
Poll, released by Johnson campaign, shows acting mayor with narrow lead.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bill Cuts Social Safety Net To Boost Hiring
Republican lawmakers would restrict access to healthcare, food assistance and unemployment insurance.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
