Politics

Smart Politics: Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022
Smart Politics

Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022

Democrats have lost 32 of the last 33 elections for governor when the president was a Democrat.

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.

Op Ed: Tom Tiffany and White Privilege
Op Ed

Tom Tiffany and White Privilege

Far-right Congressman from northern Wisconsin opposes Native American Secretary of Interior.

Biden Policies Will Help State’s Immigrants

Biden Policies Will Help State’s Immigrants

Order halting deportations and bill providing path to citizenship for 11 million welcomed by many.

Op Ed: Congress Should Approve Two More States
Op Ed

Congress Should Approve Two More States

It's time to make Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico states.

Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits

Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits

Report finds universal paid sick leave would reduce pandemic’s spread by 10%.

Campaign Cash: Legislative Campaign Committee Spending Soars
Campaign Cash

Legislative Campaign Committee Spending Soars

Total spending by four state legislative committees up from $2 million in 2014 to $12 million in 2020.

Is the Eviction Moratorium Enough?

Is the Eviction Moratorium Enough?

Some tenants may not be protected, and rental assistance still needed to pay back-rent.

Wisconsin Billionaire Donated to QAnon Congresswoman

Wisconsin Billionaire Donated to QAnon Congresswoman

ABC Supply founder Diane Hendricks donated to campaign of conspiracy theorist.

Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill

Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill

Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.

Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal

Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.

Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance

Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance

Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.