Politics
Thursday Transit Strike Averted
Transit union will vote on contract offer from MCTS.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms
Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.
Nov 6th, 2019 by John Torinus
Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers
Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power
Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
5 Takeaways on Strauss Brands Debacle
Community members talk about lost jobs and what could have been done better.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares
Book by former aide to Norquist, Doyle, who helped Tommy Thompson design Badger Care, offers bold solutions.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Insurance Group Pays for Clout
WIA spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations, gets favored bills passed.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Hispanics Have Saved Milwaukee
Acid attack against man for “invasion” of Hispanics couldn’t be more wrong about their impact.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Everyone Deserves Clean Water
Evers, Democrats back a comprehensive agenda. We want to work with Republicans on this.
Nov 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
