Politics
Legislature Hasn’t Restored Aid to Schools
Huge decline in aid in last decade helped fund tax breaks for wealthy, still hasn’t been made up.
Feb 1st, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius
BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor
Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.
Feb 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation
The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Lawmakers Push “Tougher on Crime” Legislation
Package of bills draws major criticism and concern from committee, citizens.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Healthy Food for the Central City
Project championed by Ald. Rainey seeks partners, offers $400,000 in grants.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate
Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund
Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farmers Forgotten?
Despite bipartisan reception, farm legislation delayed during special legislative session.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
County Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis
Lipscomb, Larson, Crowley and Nath present their vision for addressing Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Hundreds Rally for Criminal Justice Reform
ACLU organized lobbying day calls for an end to policies that contribute to mass incarceration.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
DNC Needs 15,000 Volunteers
Volunteers will do everything from back office support to helping delegates.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Fair Deal’ Sales Tax Referendum Blocked From April Ballot
But there's still a chance for the November ballot.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
