Politics
Republicans Throwing Away Our Money
Their extremist policies are costing state taxpayers billions.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
CROWN Act expands racial discrimination protections to hairstyles like braids, locs, twists.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force
State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?
Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Restrictions Often Bar Disabled Voters
Republican legislators latest proposals will make this worse.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%
Average payday interest rate is 517%. Industry has given generously to legislators
Apr 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Democrats Call for Virtual Joint Finance Hearing
Pandemic created 'significant barriers’ for many citizens who couldn’t attend in-person hearings.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Law Professor to Run for Attorney General
UW-Madison’s Ryan Owens the second Republican to enter race against Josh Kaul.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Often a Family Affair
Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Bonding to Help Finance Alabama Prisons
Questions about Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority and proposed private prisons blasted as a 'golden gulag.’
Apr 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
