Politics
Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition
System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Poor Dan O’Donnell Feels Persecuted
Right-wing radio host claims his free speech being abridged. Really?
Jan 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
School Boards Debate Racial Mascots
Tough talk, but Wisconsin Association of School Boards passes watered down resolution.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Criminal Record Expungement Bill Is Back
Bipartisan bill pushed by Rep. Evan Goyke nearly passed in last session.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Do State Election Laws Need Reform?
After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward
State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?
Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions
Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jay Heck
Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."
Jan 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
How Jim Clyburn Saved America
His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?
Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?
‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?
Jan 24th, 2021 by Nora Eckert and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
