Politics
Evers 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 ExaminerWILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate
OSHA requiring COVID-19 vaccination at companies with 100 or more employees.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerPFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say
New DNR rules reflect changes Republican legislators made earlier this year.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Senate Will Vote on GOP Legislative Maps
Republican drawn maps maintain their advantage created during 2011 redistricting.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Attorney New Hire Worked For Anti-Muslim Group
Muslim advocacy group calls on Spencer to fire new assistant city attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerRacine County Sheriff Refers Charges For State Elections Commissioners
Charging recommendations against five of six elections commissioners referred to district attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerIs Ballot Harvesting A Problem?
Kleefisch says so. The only two claims of this, both in other states, involved Republicans.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonPeoples Map Commission Unveils Proposal
Evers vows to veto Republican maps. ‘Folks won’t stand for gerrymandering.'
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner