Politics
Evers Signs Bill Getting Tough On Crimes Against Elderly
Longer sentences for elder abuse, other crimes against those 60 or older.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy
Wauwatosa imposes fines of $25 to $500. Mayor, police department express misgivings.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19
Republican state Sen. André Jacque and some family members have tested positive.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Walker, Rick Scott Campaign Against Biden
Republican event in Hales Corners warns of inflation, setting tone for 2022 election.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State To Get $79 Million for Electric Charging Stations
Federal infrastructure bill will move state 'much more rapidly' to electric vehicles, DOT secretary says.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Didn’t Read Infrastructure Bill
Admits this on conservative TV show. One of 30 Republican senators who voted no.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee
An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Pension Backdrop Costs Hit $354 Million
Total cost rose $58 million since 2016, may hit $460 million before all eligible workers retire.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
State Activist Seeks to Reform Congress
Non-partisan primary and ranked choice voting pushed nationally, adopted in Alaska, goal is a less partisan Congress.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Trump Praises Brandtjen ‘Election Audit’
Puts more pressure on Vos as Pocan calls for firing Gableman.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Gableman Had a ‘Great Night’s Sleep’
Spending taxpayer dollars traveling to South Dakota, Arizona, to learn what?
Aug 15th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
GOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements
Anyone who quits a job over vaccine requirements to receive unemployment benefits under Republican backed legislation.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
