Politics
Barnes Calls on Wisconsin to Tackle Climate Change
The Lt. Gov. says, "we cannot afford to let the gravity of the crisis paralyze us."
Jun 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tommy Thompson Named Interim UW System President
Former governor comes in after a controversial search process that lost its top candidate.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Wants Pandemic Aid for Residents on Disability Insurance
State officials are seeking permission from the federal government.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms
Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Brady Carlson and Kyla Calvert Mason, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Will Soon Mail 2.7 Million Absentee Ballot Applications
After weeks of discussion, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved the ballot application language.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Extend Act 10 to Cover Police
Law restricting collective bargaining rights exempted police. Including them could make cops more accountable.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Will Flanders and Cori Petersen
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
