Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Push “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Stiffer penalties on variety of crimes even as Evers moves to reduce prison population.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth
State’s potential for green jobs huge, but still ranks 41st in solar power.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job
Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny
Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
What’s Going on With Voting List Purge?
A scramble in the courts and an uncertain future.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Climate Change Needs Y2K-Style Urgency
Companies, institutions spent hundreds of billions to prevent Y2K disaster. Why not for climate change?
Jan 8th, 2020 by Jay Bookman, Wisconsin Examiner
Clock Ticking for Legislature
Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
‘Relentless Pursuit’ Worries Immigration Activists
Will new federal enforcement effort, working with Milwaukee Police, involve ICE agents?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
One Year After Baraboo’s Nazi Salute
Residents, school district, assess what they’ve learned since notorious prom photo brought town national attention.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Nation Watches State Voter Purge Battle
Number of names to be struck from voting list is 9 times higher than Trump’s 2016 margin in Wisconsin.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Revising Permits to Protect Species
Would affect construction projects nearby or within habitats of rare or threatened species.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
