Politics
Sen. Jacque Won’t Discuss Whether Getting COVID-19 Changed His Views
Prior to being hospitalized, he advocated against mask-wearing, vaccine mandates.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hintz Will Quit As Assembly Minority Leader
Democrat will resign position in January, cites need to spend more time with family.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Bills Make It Easier to Terminate Parental Rights
Likely impact greater on Native Americans, families of color, bills’ opponents say.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Loudenbeck Wants To Be Elections Czar
Her run for secretary of state part of Republican effort to overhaul election laws, oversight.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Tommy Thompson For Governor?
He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.
Dec 12th, 2021 by John Torinus
UW Regents Consider Raises For Top Leaders
Pay for chancellors, presidents trails that at other universities. But so does pay for faculty.
Dec 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid
$77 million for state’s schools at stake. Republican rule violates federal law, US Education Secretary says.
Dec 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.
The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
International Election Observers Would Give Wisconsin a Failing Grade
Ron Johnson proposal to have only Republicans run elections is shockingly brazen.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Laura Thornton
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations
Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
