Politics
Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change
Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'
Nov 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit
City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneKleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission
Asks state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts, order WEC to establish new election rules.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Evers Is In Trouble
A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?
Nov 15th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczBowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor
Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham KilmerJuvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing
Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Steven WaltersTourism, Businesses Back More Child Labor
GOP bill allows some businesses to schedule later working hours for children under 16.
Nov 14th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignThe Return of McCarthyism
Michael Gableman is the new Joe McCarthy, with the same bullying, sneering, demagogic style.
Nov 13th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerLegislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills
Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Erik GunnMorales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Tax Burden In Freefall Since 1999
Wisconsin was once ranked fourth for highest income tax burden, now 23rd.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio