Politics
State Legislation Would Protect Gun Dealers From Lawsuits
Bill passes Assembly and Senate. It also protects manufacturers.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Could City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?
Department of City Development studies ways to lure remote workers to live here.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Ramthun’s Resume Looks Fishy
Declines to answer questions about unspecified corporate positions he claims.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by John Torinus
Crowley 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 Kilmer
Should Wisconsin End Its Income Tax?
Five conservative groups pushing this. Its impact is astonishingly regressive.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Senate 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
Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills
Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill
Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted
Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic Bills Target Teacher Shortage
8 bills raise teacher pay, offer bonuses and same health insurance received by legislators.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
