Politics
Why Legislators Fear Critical Race Theory
White fragility drives GOP bill to hide darkest chapters of American history.
Jun 14th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’
Report details how $4.4 billion state surplus could be used to improve Wisconsin.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Faith Leaders Decry Anti-Voter Bills
88 faith leaders and 17 faith organizations decry state bills making it harder to vote
Jun 13th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
State Business Group Has Massive Clout
WMC has secretly raised and spent $41 million on elections in last 15 years.
Jun 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Rushed Redistricting Bill Drafted In March
No author listed for bill, but drafting notes show it was requested by Robin Vos.
Jun 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’
Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee
50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Ron Johnson Suspended From YouTube
Company says Wisconsin's U.S. Senator violated its COVID-19 misinformation policy.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream
The former president will speak virtually at Wisconsin event on Saturday.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Plan Loses $2.3 Billion for Schools
State lawmakers slashed education funding below federal minimum requirements.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Elections Commissioners Argue for Voter Roll Purge
A State Supreme Court decision said it's not the state's responsibility to remove names.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
