Politics
Evers Vetos Bill on Nursing Assistants
Would cut required training hours to get certified. Opponents say it would hurt patients.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Shamane MillsAct 10 Caused Big Decline in Unions
Study finds union recertification efforts, required by law, declined by a third since 2014.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioTerrorizing Immigrants Makes Us Less Safe
ACLU demands investigation of arrest of Jose De la Cruz-Espinoza by ICE and Milwaukee Police.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Chris OttSeeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices
Governor’s task force brings business, consumers, Republicans and Democrats to the table
Nov 21st, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerPoll Shows Less Support For Impeachment
Support declining, MU poll shows, and presidential race in state also looks close.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioClimate Change Threatens 23 Superfund Sites
Federal watchdog agency report finds 23 of 44 sites in state are vulnerable to flood hazard.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner‘Sanctuary Counties’ Violate Constitution
Northern Wisconsin county’s declaration on gun rights conflicts with state, federal laws.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Chris WalkerWhy Raise the Minimum Wage
The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Bruce ThompsonBarrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid
Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneKaul Opposes Enbridge Oil Pipeline
Wisconsin attorney general backs Michigan against oil pipeline through Great Lakes waters.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioStill More Positive News on Voucher Schools
Big jumps in test scores for School Choice students.
Nov 20th, 2019 by George MitchellRon Johnson Attacks Vindman, Defends Trump
“I was the only member of Congress joining” delegation to Ukraine, he notes.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner