Politics
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Prevents Scrutiny of Lottery Winners
Shielding those records could open the door to cheating, conspiring to win millions.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Dee J. Hall
Trump Tariffs Killing Wisconsin
In just three years state changed from net exporter to suffering a massive trade deficit.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Since 2010, group spent $3.2 million on elections, mostly for Democrats, and $1.2 million on lobbying.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Seeks Ways to Expand Health Coverage
Governor wants to get more people insurance coverage beyond Medicaid expansion Republicans oppose.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Looks to Add Electric Buses
County applies for federal grant for electric buses, though head of MCDOT not a fan.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Sen. Johnson Supports Mexico Tariffs
And he’s considering running for governor or a third term for senator in 2022.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Factory Farms Oppose Clean Water Fees
Evers wants fees to fund pollution oversight. GOP legislators oppose this and got $1.4 million from Big Dairy.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hemp Industry Calls for Updated State Law
Hemp farmers, businesses say new federal law made state hemp regulations obsolete.
May 31st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why I Became a Democrat
A Waukesha alderman explains why he left the Republican Party.
May 31st, 2019 by Aaron Perry
