Politics
Workers In Janesville Feel Left Behind
Private equity firm moving company and all its jobs to Mexico.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWhose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?
Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerPlan Would Permit Sports Betting
At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioOur Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerActivists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerPrivate Email Accounts Obscure Public Business
Elected officials and public employees should not be allowed to use a private email for government business.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Tom KamenickSupreme Court Unexpectedly Fires Chief Appeals Judge
Progressive justices object to unprecedented move by the state's high court.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money
Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState Legislature Passes Biennial Budget
Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Laurel White and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioInmates In Jail Have A Right To Vote
Unless they are felons. But state policies make it difficult for them to vote.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Matt RothschildCity Groups Receive Coastal Grants
More than $113,000 in grants for a canoe-kayak trail map app, river cleanup and bicycle trail study.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Michael HorneEvers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay
Republican bill backed by business lobbyists targeted supplemental pay to unemployed.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner