Politics
Can We Talk About Marijuana? Democrats Ask
GOP legislative leader won’t allow a vote or even discussion of medical marijuana.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
First State Budget Veto In 90 Years?
Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Jails More, Costs $1 Billion
Measure would re-imprison anyone who commits a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Capitol Discriminates, Legislator Charges
Signs asking unvaccinated people to wear masks is “discrimination,” Republican insists.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Should Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?
Council members float idea that would allocate some of the money by district instead of citywide.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Bills Would Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools
Legislation is similar to other Republican bills being pushed around the country.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Undecided if He’ll Run in 2022
The senator also said "legitimate concerns" of election fraud in 2020 shouldn't be dismissed.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Election Commissioners Want Tougher Response to Felon Voting
Republican appointees decry election fraud citing negligible numbers of felons voting.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Lawmakers Reject Unemployment System Improvements
Republicans in State Legislature vote down $15 million to fix unemployment system.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges
Delayed by pandemic, his 2021 state-of-the-city-style speech strikes optimistic tone for future.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
