Politics
Pentagon Spy Balloons Watching State
Program tested in six midwestern states, may provide “perfect surveillance”.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
6 Questions for Legislators on Guns
How many state residents have guns? How many favor background checks, other laws?
Aug 12th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How to Stop the Teacher Exodus
Test-based accountability has destroyed the profession.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Tim Slekar
Clean Water a Deliberate Policy Choice
Walker administration cut the DNR, pushed deregulation and weaken farm inspections. Negatively impacting Wisconsin's water.
Aug 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Patty Schachtner
Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns
Revenue from tax would provide services to gun-crime victims.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers’ Transportation Secretary Moves Toward Confirmation
But some GOP legislators concerned with appointee Craig Thompson's past as a lobbyist
Aug 9th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Legislators Push For Child Victims Act
Bill would remove time limits for bringing civil actions in sexual assault cases.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
America Needs “Red Flag Laws”
Laws would allow judges to prohibit a person from having or buying firearms in certain circumstances.
Aug 8th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Would MPS Referendum Pass? Should it?
Poll shows city residents support increased funding for MPS, but referendum still faces obstacles.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Examining the Dark-Store Loophole
Loophole lets big box stores lower their taxes while effectively raising taxes for residents.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State Leaders Divided Over Gun Laws
In the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democrats push for "red flag" laws, Republicans balk.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Congress Must Protect the DSH Program
Program created by President Reagan provides funds to hospitals to offset costs for providing care to the uninsured.
Aug 7th, 2019 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
