Politics
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
Trump Wants to Slash Social Security
If reelected will push for this. Has proposed $1.9 trillion cut in entitlement programs.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle
Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers Releases Anti-Vaping Agenda
Package of politics targets youth vaping, a “serious public health epidemic.”
Jan 27th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Morales Listening Session Gets Mixed Reviews
Police chief held session on North Side. Here’s the reaction of some attendees.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Evers Signs Order for Redistricting Commission
Nonpartisan effort to avoid gerrymandering, but Republicans vow to do their own maps.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bid to Amend Constitution Gets Weird
GOP legislators back constitutional convention and chair mistakes one black lawmaker for another.
Jan 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Yes, Republicans Want Less Democracy
Voter purges and gerrymandering seek to disenfranchise minorities. Let’s call this what it is.
Jan 25th, 2020 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
