Politics
Evers, Governors Push Congress on PFAS
15 governors call for tougher standards, more protections on PFAS chemicals.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin and Susan J. Demas, Wisconsin Examiner
Suicide Is a Public Health Issue
Steady increase in state’s suicide rate, yet legislative efforts to fund Suicide HOPELINE have failed.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Presidential Candidate Klobuchar Visits City
Minnesota's US Senator talks voting rights, criminal justice on her campaign swing.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
“Moving Milwaukee Forward” Bill Introduced
Goyke, Johnson push bill allowing local voters to approve 1% county sales tax.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Toughens Penalty for Assaulting a Nurse
Advocates note 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted on the job, a “silent epidemic.”
Sep 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Renews Call for Red Flag Gun Law
Republican legislators say proposal violates due process rights.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public Likes Domes Plan
They want to save the Domes, as does county board. But can officials move quickly enough?
Sep 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Why Trump Could Lose Wisconsin
Politico says Trump in trouble because WOW counties never fully embraced him.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling
Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Journal Sentinel Censors Voucher Test Scores?
All the news about public school test scores, very little about voucher students.
Sep 19th, 2019 by George Mitchell
An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rethinking State Economic Policies
What do state policies on Foxconn and dairy industry have in common?
Sep 18th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
