Wisconsin Examiner

Cannabis Backers Switch Focus to Local Laws

Cannabis Backers Switch Focus to Local Laws

‘Beating our head against the wall’ pushing Legislature to legalize pot.

Op Ed: Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope
Op Ed

Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope

But real progress will require specific policy changes.

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.

A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community

A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community

New book chronicles recent LGBTQ history from the 1960's to the present.

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.

Dem Leaders Promote Climate Action

Dem Leaders Promote Climate Action

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.

Bill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs

Bill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs

When MPS went virtual, it stopped providing transportation for private school students.

Op Ed: Republicans Throwing Away Our Money
Op Ed

Republicans Throwing Away Our Money

Their extremist policies are costing state taxpayers billions.

Report Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons

Report Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons

Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School report finds 36% reduction in use of force.

New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools

New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools

Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'

Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force

Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force

State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.

Use-of-Force Policy Popular With Police

Use-of-Force Policy Popular With Police

Company wrote policy used by Brooklyn Center and dozens of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies.