Politics
Experts Say Voting Could Be Easier
Report finds Wisconsin trails some states in assuring access to voting.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Make the Filibuster More Painful
If Senate Democrats won’t end it, they could at least make it harder to do.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
State Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion
GOP gearing up to remove provision from Governor's budget, despite additional funding for expansion in latest stimulus bill.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments
Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’
Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parties Divided on State Election Reforms
But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?
Mar 11th, 2021 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Senate Bill Threatens FPC Independence
Police and fire fighter unions handed power over Fire & Police Commission disciplinary hearings.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Paul Mozina
Can Voters Recall Ron Johnson?
State law clearly allows it. Federal law doesn’t. But the issue has never been tested in courts.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Mel Barnes, Wisconsin Examiner
School Vouchers a Danger For Democrats
The issue could lose them enough voters in Milwaukee to lose the state.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000
23 chemical companies sued for PFAS contamination support state political candidates.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
