Politics
School Groups Push Tobacco, Vaping Laws
In response to vaping crisis, bill restricts tobacco products sales to those 21 and older.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Need Redistricting Reform Now
Proposed bill would make process more representative, more transparent.
Sep 14th, 2019 by Erin GrunzeNot Leaving Due to Trump, Sensenbrenner Says
Retiring congressman reflects on long career and why he’s retiring now.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin ExaminerChoose Life Program Still a Mystery
President says group had nothing to do with bill that would give it $500,000 from the state.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Rejects Settlement with Oxycontin
Attorney General says estimated $12 billion settlement with 23 states doesn’t go far enough.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerLegislature Should Put Students First
Long-term school funding, teacher experience, student test scores are all down.
Sep 12th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachAshanti Hamilton Ends Mayoral Bid
Common Council president will run for reelection to his council seat.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneGerrymandering Is Built on Lies
Which is why the North Carolina plan was overruled. Wisconsin’s is very similar.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Bruce ThompsonYouth Corrections Proposal Sent To State
Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham KilmerBill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers
State among few with birth cost recovery program. Senate bill expands program.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerTom Barrett’s Black Voter Challenge
His support solid in black community. But 2020 could be different.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Eugene KaneSupervisors Question Couture Project
Staskunas says county should consider other options, doubts 44-story tower will happen.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer