Politics
‘Sanctuary Counties’ Violate Constitution
Northern Wisconsin county’s declaration on gun rights conflicts with state, federal laws.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Chris Walker
Why Raise the Minimum Wage
The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Barrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid
Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Opposes Enbridge Oil Pipeline
Wisconsin attorney general backs Michigan against oil pipeline through Great Lakes waters.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Still More Positive News on Voucher Schools
Big jumps in test scores for School Choice students.
Nov 20th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Ron Johnson Attacks Vindman, Defends Trump
“I was the only member of Congress joining” delegation to Ukraine, he notes.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes
Vetoes attack borrowing, garbage truck replacement, blight elimination.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Fox Point Trustee to Run for County Board
"Relatively frugal" liberal Democrat Liz Sumner to run for seat Lipscomb is vacating.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS
Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Marva Herndon, Erika Siemsen and Megan O'Halloran, Wisconsin Examiner
Two Efforts Target Climate Change
State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns
Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
