Politics
Food Cuts Could Hike Medical Costs
Studies show recipients of SNAP benefits are less likely to be hospitalized, reducing medical costs.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Asked to Hold State in Contempt
Conservative group wants 200,000 names purged from voting list, but Elections Commission awaits higher court rulings.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lessons Learned in 2019
It’s not divided government, it's shared government. Or should be.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Women Legislators Discuss Hate Mail
Zamarripa gets hate mail at home and office, on weekly basis.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership
LeaderEthics Wisconsin offers 2020 Citizen’s Guide, hopes to battle disinformation.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pollution Records Shouldn’t Be a Secret
Bipartisan bill requires government pollution test results to be disclosed in a timely fashion.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Christa Westerberg
American Transmission Co. Has Clout
Builds and owns high-voltage power lines, has spent $1.8 million to elect state officials.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Measuring Republican Views on Impeachment
Poll shows a culture of denial among Wisconsin Trump supporters.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
How Does Residency Change Affect Teachers?
24% of MPS teachers now live outside city. Does that matter?
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Terry Falk
Trump’s Most Formidable Foe?
Mike Bloomberg, a real billionaire running against an alleged one, could be a very tough opponent.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by John Torinus
