Wisconsin Examiner
Kenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws
Republican bill creates new legal definition of riot, and a new felony charge for rioting.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Family Files Complaint For Discrimination Against Native Students
Family says Ashland School District enforced COVID-19 policies differently for Native compared to white students.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
COVID-19 Appeared Earlier Than Previously Thought
First cases in Wisconsin, other states, came in January, not February.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Announces $250 Million in Relief Programs
Using federal pandemic aid for housing, transit, child care and health care programs.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Walker Connected Group Calls for Abolishing Elections Commission
Call to replace state commission part of national Republican effort to delegitimize legal elections.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wiretapping Bill Raises Concerns
Some legislators, privacy advocates concerned about use of pen register and trap/trace devices.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
School Boards Across State Face Arguments, ‘Bullying’
Three Oconomowoc board members resign, citing a “toxic” environment.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Meet The New State Parks Chief
Steve Schmelzer now oversees 49 state parks, 15 forests, 44 biking trails and some 5,000 campsites.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin Examiner
Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy
Wauwatosa imposes fines of $25 to $500. Mayor, police department express misgivings.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Johnson Didn’t Read Infrastructure Bill
Admits this on conservative TV show. One of 30 Republican senators who voted no.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
