Politics
Bill Defines Sexual Assault Victims Rights
“Bill of rights” proposed after study finds 26% of UW-Madison woman were sexually assaulted.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Democrats Will Run for Duffy’s Seat
Republican Sean Duffy’s resignation leaves wide-open race for 7th Congressional District.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Must Repair Damage to UW System
Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Kim Kohlhaas
High Court Will Review Evers Veto Power
State Supreme accepts legal challenge from conservative group of 90-year-old partial veto power.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection
County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Targets Governor’s Veto Power
Pushes constitutional amendment to limit partial veto. Legal group WILL will pursue Supreme Court review.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Passes Insurance Industry Bill
Industry gave $1.9 million in campaign donations. Bill allows shorter notice of premium hikes.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
City Voters Will Get Gerrymandering Referendum
Common Council adds question on nonpartisan legislative districts to the April ballot.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
VP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled
VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Council Debates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be forced to defend the Catholic Church," Donovan thundered.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Our Common Waters Are Threatened
We need actions — and political leaders — to protect the streams, lakes and rivers of Wisconsin.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead
Strauss Plant Sent Back to Committee
Opponents of meat processing plant will have chance to object at second public hearing.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
