Politics
$200 Million From ARPA Sent to Local Governments in State
Funding program helps support public health, recover from pandemic, recoup lost revenue.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising
Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting
A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory
Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Getting Health Insurance Has Never Been Easier
Evers has made it easier to get ACA coverage. Enrollment period through January 15.
Nov 29th, 2021 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Most Will Get Lower Property Tax Bill
Average homeowner in state will see 3% reduction.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Member Of Committee Guiding Wolf Hunts Cited for Illegal Trapping
Patrick Quaintance, former DNR staffer, has advocated controversial hunting practices.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Baldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy
Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Charting The Racial Disparities In State’s Prisons
Four charts show Wisconsin is worse than nearly every state.
Nov 28th, 2021 by Tamarine Cornelius
Bail Reform And The Waukesha Tragedy
Republicans are going to use accused killer Darrell Brooks like a hammer.
Nov 28th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'
Nov 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
