Politics
Race and Income and ‘Back to School’
Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate
They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Correct a Cheating System With Fair Maps
Ending gerrymandering will mean prioritizing your needs over the ambitions of politicians.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Evers Plan Seeks Lower Drug Prices
Would limit copayments on insulin and import drugs from countries where they cost less.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants
Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission
Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversy Over Thin Blue Line Flag
Pro-police flag adopted by white nationalists, used to attack officers at Capitol riot.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Robin Vos Will Solve Foxconn Fiasco
Assembly Speaker has toured the plant and Foxconn is definitely, probably manufacturing… something.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin Examiner
State Call Center Confuses Unemployed
Jobless people say DWD call center gives incorrect, contradictory information.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Groundhog Day for I-94 Plan
$1.1 billion expansion plan keeps getting re-introduced based on increasingly outdated information.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Susanna Cain
Subsidy for Unemployed Too High?
Businesses offering good jobs having trouble finding employees.
Feb 1st, 2021 by John Torinus
