Politics
UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings
UW-Madison’s Van Hise Hall crumbling. Evers, Thompson push for capital budget funding.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Bill KaplanA Tale of Two Elections
Green Bay city attorney investigation finds no outside interference with November election, despite GOP legislators’ claims.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerNonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan
State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.
Apr 25th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia MyersCurfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismChauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope
But real progress will require specific policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Milwaukee BLOC Team, Wisconsin ExaminerUW Chancellors Push for More Funding
Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerRon Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus
Wisconsin state and local governments have received nearly $20 billion in relief.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Planning Small Business Recovery Grants
Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerBoard’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Graham KilmerDem Leaders Promote Climate Action
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs
When MPS went virtual, it stopped providing transportation for private school students.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner