Politics
The Long Fight for Voter Rights
Republican proposals just the latest in a long history of trying to restrict voter rights.
Apr 9th, 2021 by O. Ricardo Pimentel, Wisconsin Examiner
Elections Officials, Advocates Oppose GOP Backed Election Law Changes
Bills limit election grants and bar employees of political groups from working the polls.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Freeway Expansion Opponents To Meet With Biden Administration
Biden and Buttigieg might be more willing than Evers to halt project.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Legislators Delete Their Emails As Policy
Under state law, legislators are allowed to delete emails that are considered public record.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Lawmakers Would Ignore Rules for Stimulus Money
Governor Evers has unilateral power to distribute the federal funds.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Targets Tax Cuts at Lower Incomes
Governor’s budget reduces tax advantage for wealthier people.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Tamarine Cornelius
Outside Groups Spent $1 Million on State Superintendent Race
Groups backing Underly had 5-1 advantage over those backing Kerr.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislators Resist Plans to Help Workers
GOP sniping at Evers plans for workforce training, minimum wage hike, funding to fix UI system.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
I-94 Rebuild Could Be Multi-Modal Success
Transit, buses, ride-sharing, biking, walking should be part of the plan.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Dave Steele
GOP Pushes Stimulus Approach Evers Already Vetoed
11 Republican bills try to dictate how governor allocates federal pandemic aid.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
