Politics
Senate Approves Republican Redistricting
Party-line vote okays plan. Evers says he will veto ‘gerrymandered maps.’
Nov 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioAltoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position
Joaquín Altoro joining Biden administration for position with U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneUW Health Resists Nurses Union Campaign
Using taxpayer funds to hire two firms specializing in combating unions?
Nov 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape
Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioVos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Probe’s Documents
Judge gives them 10 days to comply with state open records law.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWhy The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe
If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Steven WaltersCharges Against Election Officials Are Partisan Stunt
Using unproven allegations to cause distrust of democracy.
Nov 7th, 2021 by Jay Heck, Wisconsin ExaminerFree Speech Champion Rep. Sortwell Blocks Facebook Comments
Republican turns off Facebook comments on his page after facing claims of child abuse.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Vetoes Reading Assessments
But governor signs bill requiring financial transparency for schools,
Nov 6th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerIs Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczMilwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget
No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneAG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’
AG Kaul refused a statewide investigation, called charges "disgraceful."
Nov 5th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner