Politics
Worker Rights, Training Must Be Addressed
The best way to rebuild economy and a strong middle class. Wisconsin and nation must do more.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Lindsay Blumer and Stephanie Bloomingdale
Why Is There A Worker Shortage?
Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized
Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?
Jun 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislator Compares Children’s Museum to Nazis
Republican attacks Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum's mask policy, citing the Gestapo.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases
Ex-governor and EPA leader raised legal pollution level to aid Foxconn plan.
Jun 7th, 2021 by James Rowen
Can We Talk About Marijuana? Democrats Ask
GOP legislative leader won’t allow a vote or even discussion of medical marijuana.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
First State Budget Veto In 90 Years?
Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Jails More, Costs $1 Billion
Measure would re-imprison anyone who commits a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Capitol Discriminates, Legislator Charges
Signs asking unvaccinated people to wear masks is “discrimination,” Republican insists.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Should Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?
Council members float idea that would allocate some of the money by district instead of citywide.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
