Wisconsin Examiner
Controversial “Tougher on Crime” Bills Pass
Two parties split over the future of criminal justice. Democrats assail GOP for "fear mongering" legislation.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill
Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State Will See Improved Passenger Rail
Doubling daily service from St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago and higher speed rail to Duluth-Superior.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Republicans Kill Rape Kit Bill?
30 states passed bills to assure rape kits are processed. Only Wisconsin has made it partisan, expert testifies.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Adds More “Tougher On Crime” Legislation
New bills increase penalties for offenses like car theft and reckless driving.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
In Trump Acquittal, Wisconsin Legislators Divided
Johnson votes to acquit, is happy trial is over. Baldwin says republicans lack moral courage.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Robin Bravender and Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Supports Greater Funding For Farm Crisis Bills
Speaker Robin Vos is proposing a bigger investment, and Evers is on board.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue
Bipartisan bill ready to pass but gets hijacked by Republicans adding provisions on school choice, ICE.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future
Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters
Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Organic Food Crisis Threatens State Farmers
Organic dairy farming boom is darn near a bust, affecting your choices at grocery stores.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Marc Eisen, Wisconsin Examiner
School Leaders Reject Ban On Indian Mascots
Proponents of policy "shocked” and “disappointed” by WI Association of School Boards’ vote.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
