Politics
State Unemployment System ‘Very Broken’
Citizens decry delays. DWD officials say outdated computer system causes massive problems.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioState Residents Taxes Down 22% Since 2000
Federal, state and local taxes have all declined during that period, new report finds.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyGOP Needs to Move Beyond Trump
The Grand Old Party is not so grand anymore.
Jan 13th, 2021 by John TorinusWe Hate State Administrators
State Supreme Court conservatives keep blasting the administrative state. Why?
Jan 13th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonEvers Offers Folksy State-of-State Speech
Addressing pandemic, broadband access, redistricting and “broken” unemployment system.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill
Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Republican Parties Shared War Rhetoric
Facebook posts urged people to ‘prepare for war’ and ‘temporary violence’ before Capitol riot.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Tainted by Ukrainian Official?
Wisconsin's GOP Senator peddled 'malicious' disinformation by foreign operative sanctioned by Trump Administration.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy10 Ways to Fend Off the Far Right
It’s now clear America faces a dangerous far right anti-democracy movement. What can you do?
Jan 12th, 2021 by Matt RothschildRepublicans Dare Evers to Veto Bill
Their COVID-19 bill includes immunity from liability for businesses violating pandemic restrictions.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNational Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol
FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCan State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?
Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer