Politics
State Will See Improved Passenger Rail
Doubling daily service from St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago and higher speed rail to Duluth-Superior.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin Examiner
The Courage of Mitt Romney
And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
White Supremacy Vandalism Yet Again
Hate group Patriot Front's new sticker on stretch of E. Wells St. where past slogans appeared.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Republicans Kill Rape Kit Bill?
30 states passed bills to assure rape kits are processed. Only Wisconsin has made it partisan, expert testifies.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Fight Looms Over Tough-on-Crime Bills
Republican bills would jail more people. Democrats resist, align themselves with Trump.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Barrett Will Tout Public Safety, Jobs, DNC
State of the City speech to note a special DNC Doors Open and positive national press.
Feb 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
My 25 Years in State Government
Walker appointee Mike Huebsch talks about Act 10, energy policy and retiring.
Feb 8th, 2020 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Opens First Milwaukee Field Office
State Republican party is looking to expand outreach to African-American voters.
Feb 8th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNC Delegate Welcome Party To Be Held at Summerfest Grounds
Delegates and guests will be treated to lakefront experience night before convention opens.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Voucher Programs Cutting Into Public School Funding
State Sen. Erpenbach and Rep. Pope introduce legislation requiring a referendum before state aid to school districts can be cut.
Feb 7th, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Sondy Pope
GOP Adds More “Tougher On Crime” Legislation
New bills increase penalties for offenses like car theft and reckless driving.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
