Politics
About That Data on Charter Schools
Diving deeper into charter school data and polls of voters tells interesting story.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Are State’s Schools Rolling In Dough?
Republican legislators think Milwaukee Public Schools getting away with something.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Testimony Backs Evers Budget
Hearings held only in state’s smaller cities but Evers budget favored 284 to 30 by speakers.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
School Districts End Mask Requirement
Rural and suburban school districts across state relent, often pressured by parents.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The New Gerrymandering Scheme
Republicans charge taxpayers for private attorneys to defend secret legislative scheme before it’s even been created.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Can Remake UW Regents Board
After 3 new appointments up in May, he will have picked majority of board.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Leader Blocks Marijuana Reform
Most state voters favor it. Blacks are 4.2 times more likely to be arrested for possession.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics
Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats
Census Bureau says Wisconsin will retain all 8 seats in U.S. House of Representatives.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
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 Kaplan
