Politics
Baldwin’s Bill Would Save Job Corps Centers
Trump Administration wants to close or privatize 120 job training centers for disadvantaged youth.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
LGBTQ Flag Flies Over State Capitol
First time in history. Gov. Evers orders the raising of the Rainbow Pride Flag to celebrate Pride Month.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Mayors Want Action on Asian Carp
Call on Congress to fund lock and dam to prevent carp from getting into Great Lakes.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Save America’s Most Popular Wilderness
Mining project threatens pure waters of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, nation’s most visited wilderness area.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Tom Landwehr
Impact of Earned Income Tax Credit
Proposed hike would benefit working poor in all 72 counties with $7.5 million for Milwaukee County.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Never Reached 250,000 Jobs Created
Finalized statistics show just 233,101 jobs created in 8 years, trailing 33 states in growth.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
The New Conservative Heavyweight
Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty is on the rise, pushing a right-wing agenda.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Should Sheriff Provide Security on Buses?
It would cost more and issue divides bus drivers and riders. No action taken on idea.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Legislature Passes “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Evers has vowed to veto bill, along with three other abortion measures.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Republican Attack On “Socialism”
Ron Johnson and Trump lead the way. But beyond that word, things get murky.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Repeal Criminal Abortion Law, Democrats Demand
Old law makes it a felony for doctors to perform abortions, could apply if Roe decision overruled.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
