Politics
Wisconsin Grapples With Holding Elections During Pandemic
As more elections move forward, public officials work to ensure safe voting.
May 10th, 2020 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Portfolio of Pat Roggensack
Justice who suggested meat packers aren’t “regular folks” has big investments, campaign donations.
May 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Consumers Will Decide When We Reopen
You can’t order people to visit movie theaters, retail shops, when most still fear a reopening.
May 9th, 2020 by John Torinus
Challenger to Robin Vos Drops Out
Vos gets dog feces in the mail, and Democrat Robert Prailes suffers "ugly" personal attacks.
May 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Backs DNR On High Capacity Wells
Reverses opinion by former AG Brad Schimel; Supreme Court to rule on whether DNR can weigh environmental impact of wells.
May 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Road Show Attacks Evers’ Plan
Analysis: Republicans want a Badger Bounce Back, but distort details of Evers' plan.
May 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened
Guidelines include general advice and industry specific recommendations.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rural Educator Running for State Superintendent
Jill Underly, superintendent of the Pecatonica School District, wants to address educational inequities caused by poverty.
May 8th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Expects $212 million in Losses
The pandemic has brought a fiscal crisis to the university system.
May 8th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Inaction Cost Wisconsin $25 Million
Already depleted unemployment trust fund misses out on millions in federal aid.
May 8th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Janet Bewley Is New State Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Bewley sets her sights on overcoming GOP opposition, re-taking the senate.
May 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State Tax Revenue Down $870 Million
The pandemic has led to a massive slow down in tax collections for the state.
May 7th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
