Wisconsin Examiner

• Wisconsin’s Jobless Rate Remains at 3.9%

  Oct 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn

  Job gains were offset by job losses in September.

• State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16

  Oct 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn

  Bill passed on divided vote. It applies to small businesses exempt from federal labor act.

• Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing

  Oct 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn

  A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.

• Federal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup

  Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes

  The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.

• Can Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?

  Oct 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn

  A case currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court may answer the question.

• Bill Increases Criminal Penalties for Butane Hash Oil

  Oct 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes

  Bill passed state Senate committee on a 5 to 1 vote.

• Bill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution

  Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes

  Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.

• Ted Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt

  Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman

  Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.

• Small Business Owner Joins Race to Replace Rep. Ron Kind

  Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman

  Rebecca Cooke, of Eau Claire, running for 3rd congressional seat. Kind not seeking re-election.

• Can State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?

  Oct 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn

  Evers administration putting $130 million into addressing issues contributing to labor shortage.

• Street Angels Say Milwaukee Homeless Population Rising

  Oct 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes

  Outreach organization says the population is often undercounted by local officials.

• State Republicans Propose New Zoning and Development Bills

  Oct 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn

  Gov. Evers called it a "good step" toward addressing affordable housing shortage.