Politics
State Supreme Court Elects Annette Ziegler New Chief Justice
Ziegler replaces Patience Roggensack, who did not seek re-election.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Passes Federal Stimulus Plan
Yet again. And passes election law changes. Evers likely to veto all of it.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch
His infrastructure proposal could provide enough funding to replace all lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Tries Again to Control Federal Stimulus Money
Evers twice vetoed bills to do this. Assembly’s latest bills violate federal rules, LRB warns.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson’s ‘Presidential’ Speech Fizzles
Senator gets no coverage of Mar-a-Lago speech, but working hard to get national attention.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Biden Plan Cites State’s Infrastructure Needs
Wisconsin has 198 bridges and 1,949 miles of highway needing repair, big gaps in broadband coverage.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Laura Olson, Wisconsin Examiner
Record Outside Group Spending for Underly
A record $1.02 million spent on state superintendent race, 80% of it by liberal groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge
Supreme Court decision strikes down voter suppression effort, rejects conservative group's weak argument.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
