Wisconsin Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes to Make Up for State’s Failure to Fund Schools
April 7 was a bad day for public health but a good day for public education
Apr
2020
17
POLITICS
Apr
2020
17
‘You Can’t Make It at Those Prices.’ Dairy Farmers Say They’re Done Without More Federal Help.
Individual efforts to purchase milk and cheese help, but only Congress and USDA can prevent another wave of farm losses as school and restaurant closures pummel the market.
Apr
2020
16
Foxconn’s Promise for ‘Innovation Sites’ Going Nowhere
A year after the company’s 'innovation centers' were found empty, they’re still empty.
Apr
2020
16
Only Half of the People Are Getting Unemployment Checks
Roughly 22 million filed for unemployment benefits in the past month — easily the worst U.S. job losses. But only 12 million people are getting the checks.
Apr
2020
15
‘Hell to Pay’ After Two Milwaukee Dems Muted, Votes Not Counted In Virtual Senate Session
State Sens. Lena Taylor and Tim Carpenter represent areas of Milwaukee with large minority populations.
Apr
2020
15
Evers Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill
Governor signals more is needed for workers comp benefits, hazard pay, aid to small businesses, farmers
Apr
2020
15
What Jill Karofsky Wants to Do Once She’s Sworn In
Wisconsin’s poor reputation for avoiding conflicts of interest between judges and donors needs repair, but conservatives will still hold the court, 4-3
Apr
2020
15
Wis. Republicans to Push Amendment Making It Harder for Essential Workers to Get Workers Comp
At the same time, neighboring states giving benefit of the doubt to frontline workers in COVID crisis applying for workers comp
Apr
2020
14
Assembly Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill
Workers comp guidelines to change for first responders due to Vos' amendment.
Apr
2020
13
Barrett Wins Fifth Term as Milwaukee Mayor
County residents also overwhelmingly support establishing a fair maps commission.
