Politics
Legislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of Paul Ryan
His new foundation could help Ryan plan and promote his post-Trump political career.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Gives Residents a Basic Income
Lewis, Kovac back "Universal Basic Income" for 50 poorer families of $500 per month.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaigning on the Taxpayer’s Dime?
Changes in state law open door to abuses, campaigning by government workers.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Sen. Johnson Says Trump Not Guilty
President shouldn’t be impeached, says Johnson, who won’t recuse himself despite his Ukraine involvement.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?
Health insurance for kids declined in some states including Wisconsin under Walker. Why?
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Who’s Afraid of Occupational Licensing?
Actually state licensing gets overwhelming support. Except from right-wing activists.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning
Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve lead screening data.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget
Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan
Oct 29th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Strange Bedfellows Back Pipeline Protest Bill
Businesses and unions support bill limiting protests of oil, gas, and water pipelines.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
