Politics
GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice
Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Barrett, Hamilton Demand Probe of Leaked Police Video
Chief Morales says he didn’t leak it; mayor, council leader want investigation, find out who did.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Fiserv Forum Workers to Get $15/Hour
Bucks agree to what union hails as "industry-leading, standard-setting contract".
Jan 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Squeezed on Police Costs?
Alderman threatens to delay street closure permit if Summerfest won't pay city's costs.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges
Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”
Proposal by Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Nicholson bans use of non-biodegradable plastics in county facilities.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Can Union Organizers Thread Act 10 Needle?
UW Hospital nurses seek discussion with management, who say they can’t bargain.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Private School Vouchers Boost State Economy?
So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who’s the Most Partisan?
Republican legislators suddenly embrace bipartisan peacemaking, blast Evers as partisan.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s ‘Hidden Deficit’ Lowest in 30 Years
Great news except… it’s still higher than in 49 other states.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says
Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislation Targets Hair Discrimination
Federal bill pushed by Rep. Gwen Moore, state bill by Milwaukee Rep LaKeshia Myers.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Allison Stevens and Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
