Politics
Biden Policies Will Help State’s Immigrants
Order halting deportations and bill providing path to citizenship for 11 million welcomed by many.
Jan 31st, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro, Wisconsin Examiner
Congress Should Approve Two More States
It's time to make Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico states.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Spencer Black
Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits
Report finds universal paid sick leave would reduce pandemic’s spread by 10%.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislative Campaign Committee Spending Soars
Total spending by four state legislative committees up from $2 million in 2014 to $12 million in 2020.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Is the Eviction Moratorium Enough?
Some tenants may not be protected, and rental assistance still needed to pay back-rent.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Billionaire Donated to QAnon Congresswoman
ABC Supply founder Diane Hendricks donated to campaign of conspiracy theorist.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill
Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
