Wisconsin Examiner
State Will Soon Mail 2.7 Million Absentee Ballot Applications
After weeks of discussion, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved the ballot application language.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
11 Days of National Guard Operations
How did they operate in the city? How was that Blackhawk helicopter used?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Pocan Bill Bans Liability Waivers From Crowds
During pandemic would prevent gatherings of 1,000 or more, including Trump campaign events, to require attendees to sign waivers.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Rejects UW System Rules on Sex Assault
System changes, in line with new federal regulations on sex harassment and assault, could have 'chilling' effect on victims, Evers says.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
High Rate of Turnover for School Superintendents
Some superintendents leap frog from district to district, advancing their career or salary.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Metro Pay Gap for Women Improves
Study finds Milwaukee County women earn 85% of what men get compared to 79% nationally, 76% in Waukesha County.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Suit Against TV Station Questioned
Lawyer for Rhinelander TV station that ran anti-Trump ad calls for suit’s dismissal: it’s the “highest form of protected speech.”
Jun 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform
Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Companies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?
Briggs & Stratton worker collapses on the job. Employees fear calling in sick will get them fired.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Right Wing Group Pushes Prison Reform
State can’t afford new prison, Badger Institute notes, so policymakers should look to reforms used by other states.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
