Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup
The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCan Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?
A case currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court may answer the question.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Increases Criminal Penalties for Butane Hash Oil
Bill passed state Senate committee on a 5 to 1 vote.
Oct 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution
Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerTed Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt
Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerSmall Business Owner Joins Race to Replace Rep. Ron Kind
Rebecca Cooke, of Eau Claire, running for 3rd congressional seat. Kind not seeking re-election.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCan State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?
Evers administration putting $130 million into addressing issues contributing to labor shortage.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerStreet Angels Say Milwaukee Homeless Population Rising
Outreach organization says the population is often undercounted by local officials.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerState Republicans Propose New Zoning and Development Bills
Gov. Evers called it a "good step" toward addressing affordable housing shortage.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerProposal Expands Reasons To Delay Juvenile Trial
New legislation would allow continued detention, without trial, due to "unforeseen emergency."
Oct 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights
In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerAssembly Committee Approves Moving Elections Commission
A party line vote, with Republicans in favor, supported moving commission to Wausau.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner