Wisconsin Examiner
School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut
GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%
75% of state's households get less than $7 a week on average from proposed tax cuts.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin
Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase
State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Running On Resentment
They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights
Milwaukee business group supports voting rights in principle but won’t address barriers in GOP bills.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City
Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?
Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle
Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants
Will hurt thousands of restaurants, prevent “much needed raises” for workers, Milwaukee owner laments.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’
Report details how $4.4 billion state surplus could be used to improve Wisconsin.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
