Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal To Overhaul Wisconsin Alcohol Rules Gets First Hearing
Proposal makes many changes supported by breweries and wineries, but wedding bar owners have major concerns.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills
Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills
Democratic legislators, attorney general support background checks, red flag laws.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules
Move prevents Wisconsin Department of Health Services from updating rules related to chicken pox and meningitis.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing
"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control
Shortage of primary-care doctors in many parts of state limits access to birth control.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10
Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Journal Sentinel Staff Didn’t Join Gannett Walkout
JS guild's no-strike clause prevents its journalists from joining national walkout.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic
Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom
Credentials allow them to work independently from doctors. But doctors oppose bill.
May 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths
Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.
May 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
