Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Leader Shoots Down Government-Run Marijuana Dispensaries
Republicans in Assembly proposed idea. Senate still working on tax cuts.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023
Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Committee Considers Final Five Runoff System for Elections
Bipartisan bill's version of ranked choice voting is for congressional races only.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Report Finds State Taxes Fall Lightest on Wealthy
Top 1% pay 6.6% of income in state-local taxes, middle class at 9.9% and poor at 10.8%.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors
Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year
Microsoft deal, biotech project among high points in 2023 for state agency.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session
Issues could include DEI, child care, medical marijuana and abortion referendum, Assembly leaders say.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses
DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’
Should Amazon delivery drivers be treated as employees, earn unemployment aid?
Dec 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds
Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers, Baldwin Announce $140 Million For Expanded Internet Access
Federal ARPA funds will help connect communities in Wisconsin with a 'critical need.'
Dec 19th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
