Politics
Scott Walker and Voter Suppression
The new GOP maxim: if they think you’re uninformed, you shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Dominic Salvia
Is Ron Johnson the New Trump?
The nation's new leader in peddling conspiracy theories. Is he planning a run for president?
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied
Look for it on your next water bill. Fee will pay for more city electricians.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?
Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Will Democrats Lose the Hispanic Vote?
Danger signs for a party in the 2020 election results.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Employers Face Worker Shortage
Some in metro area offering signing bonus of $1,000.
Mar 21st, 2021 by John Torinus
Sen. Warnock Offers to Help Johnson
Georgia Democrat wants to help Ron Johnson overcome his "racism and moral blindness."
Mar 21st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Medicaid Expansion is a Good Deal for Wisconsin
State would net $1 billion for healthcare coverage. Other states have seen better health outcomes after expansion.
Mar 19th, 2021 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Stop Lawmakers From Deleting Their Emails
Currently, legislators and their staff can delete emails that are public record.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
