Politics
Lame Duck Laws Hurting the State
Tying hands of Attorney General stalls 15 lawsuits, could cost taxpayers millions.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly
Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Targets Payroll Tax Fraud
50 investigations by Department of Revenue of companies suspected of cheating workers on pay.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Use Fees to Keep Records Secret
Charging citizens making open records requests means less scrutiny of government.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jonathan Anderson
Fun and Politics at LaborFest
Labor unions, socialists, fun seekers at annual Labor Day festival.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Unanimous Senate Committee Vote on Hemp Bill
Bipartisan bill would make pilot program for growing hemp in the state permanent.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Tours UWM, Touts Freshwater Goals
The governor lauds freshwater programs, promises state funding for them.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Milwaukee Hits 5 Million Views!
In just 8 months, up 28% since last year. To celebrate, here's a special discounted membership deal.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Gabrielle Barriere
Working for Clean Energy a Tricky Task
Polls show bipartisan support, but how you talk about it matters.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Spencer Black
