Politics
Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance
Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Madison Protester Gets Probation on Extortion Charges
Devonere Johnson's arrest sparked further protest in June.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
DWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System
Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
In Praise of Biden’s Press Secretary
Jennifer Psaki brings credibility — remember that? — back to the job.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Gregory Humphrey
Why GOP Wants to Spread COVID-19
72% of state voters support mask mandate. But Republicans worry only about Trump supporters.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
School Choice Important to Black Families
And even more important during the pandemic.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Shannon Whitworth
Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge
After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn and Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected
State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Raised $3.8 Million in 2020
Raised more money in off-election year than Walker or Doyle.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise
Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
