Politics
Law Cuts Notice Time for Insurance Premium Hikes
Insurance industry gave generously to legislators, Evers, Walker.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State’s Election Clerks Prepare for COVID-19
Officials plan for worker shortages, potential polling place closures.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Was Act 10 Necessary?
Nine years ago today Act 10 was signed by Gov. Walker. This classic column exploded the myths about the union-crushing law.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Do Probation Agents Need Protection?
Legislators debate bill adding penalties, possible jail time, if probation agents or their families threatened.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Survey Shows Support for Health Care Changes
4 of 5 respondents in state survey worry they won’t be able to afford health care in the future.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
The Foxconn Road to Ruin
$630 million for roads and infrastructure for Foxconn while highways across state fall apart.
Mar 9th, 2020 by James Rowen
Shipbuilder Donates, Gets State Grant
Marinette Marine gives $45,000 to Democratic Governors; Evers awards $29 million grant.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Some ‘Tougher on Crime’ Bills Passed
Gov. Evers vetoed most, but signed a few.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Student Loan Debt is $24 Billion!
College grads paying interest rates as high as 11% when home loans are 3%. The solution is obvious.
Mar 7th, 2020 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
State Adds 12 New Circuit Court Branches
Bill signed by Gov. Evers makes first additions in a decade.
Mar 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
