Politics
Biden Needs to Stop Federal Executions
More executions in Trump’s last six months than in previous 56 years of the presidency.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Gregory HumphreyRon Johnson’s Latest Conspiracy Theory
Senator now blaming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Capitol riot.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyFixing Highways, Funding Still a Puzzle
Evers pushed to fix "Scottholes," and Legislature resisted. Now governor is backing off.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Steven WaltersWhy the War on Masks? Gerrymandering
Republicans legislators with safe seats needn’t worry about voter blowback.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Mel Barnes, Wisconsin ExaminerState’s GOP Congressmen Backed Greene
They opposed removing Rep. Greene, who supported the killing of Democrats, from House committees.
Feb 7th, 2021 by James RowenWisconsin Would Use Marijuana Legalization to Pay For Education, Equity
Evers will include proposal in his upcoming executive budget.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWill Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty
8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtLegislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities
Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Graham KilmerEvers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Graham KilmerEvers Wants Unemployment Insurance Reforms
GOP controlled legislature refuses to take up reform bills.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments
Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner