Politics
Evers, Blank Plan $15 Minimum Wage
Raises for all state and UW-Madison workers in 2020/2021
Nov 9th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Steyer Comes to Town
That would be the billionaire investor running for president who calls Trump “a fake businessman.”
Nov 8th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Gasp, It’s a Holiday Tree!
So says Gov. Evers about Capitol tree, with the added theme, “Celebrate Science.”
Nov 8th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Right-Wing Groups Sue DPI On Test Scores
They claim “selective” release of data. DPI says it followed state law.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session
Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Dodges Questions About Trump, Ukraine
Wisconsin senator has become one of Trump's most vocal defenders.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Uses Lead Abatement Funds for Marketing
Ald. Lewis proposes using lateral replacement funds for council's "community outreach."
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
Doctors, school officials support raising age to buy e-cigarettes, tobacco products.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday Transit Strike Averted
Transit union will vote on contract offer from MCTS.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
