Politics
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mondale And Gaylord Nelson Were Pals
The two longtime U.S. Senators were both Norwegians, and passionate about the environment.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Bill Christofferson
Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill
Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals
Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Godlewski Seeks An Electoral First
No state treasurer in Wisconsin history has won a race for U.S. Senate.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Conservative Group Loses Suit Against Evers
Federal court rejects MacIver Institute's demand for access to governors's press briefings.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
