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Pollution Records Shouldn’t Be a Secret
Bipartisan bill requires government pollution test results to be disclosed in a timely fashion.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Christa WesterbergWill Census Undercount State’s Minorities?
Cities, social service agencies work to assure an accurate count.
Dec 14th, 2019 by John DavisMeet Evers’ New Ag Advisor, Brad Pfaff
Governor’s fired Agriculture Secretary now the Department of Administration’s director of business and rural development.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinSenate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteJail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela ZaluskaKids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will CushmanAlcohol Abuse Causes Foster Care Placements
Adults drinking takes toll on children, cited in 80% of foster care placements in one county.
May 25th, 2019 by Hope KirwanOWI Treatment Court “Changes Lives”
Special court gives drunk drivers tools to overcome dependency, reduce recidivism.
May 24th, 2019 by Andrea AndersonWaupaca County Opposes Gerrymandering
Conservative-leaning county’s board vote means 46 (of 72) state counties now favor non-partisan redistricting.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Matt RothschildTwo More Counties Vote To Ban Gerrymandering
50 counties’ voters or their boards have now voted for nonpartisan redistricting.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Matt RothschildCourts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily HamerA Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt