Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Shifts $170 Million, Extends Child Care Support
Using federal reimbursement for FEMA expenses to extend child care funding into 2025.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill
Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Back Off On Impeaching Protasiewicz
Former justice Prosser advises Vos against it. Some GOP state senators agree.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
No More Maple Syrup Imposters
In state with $14 million maple syrup industry, bill prevents restaurants from falsely labeling generic syrups.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission
Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Has Nation’s 2nd Highest Racial Disparity in Imprisonment
Report: Wisconsin's Black residents 11.8 times more likely than whites to be jailed.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards
Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Vote Down 4 of Evers’ 5 DNR Board Nominees
But full Senate must still weigh in.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant
UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
