Stories tagged: "Donald Trump"

Politics Opportunity Wisconsin’s “Summer is On, No Thanks to Ron” campaign is designed to remind people that at every step towards mitigating the pandemic and helping people and businesses recover, Johnson has stood in opposition. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Politics COVID Relief Helped, but ‘No Thanks to Ron’ Johnson, RV Tour Aims to Show

Multi-city campaign meant to remind people that no Republicans voted for the billions in help that came to the state from the American Rescue Plan.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring June 24, 2021 4:46 pm CDT
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Politics GOP Wants to Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools, but That’s Not a Thing

Critical race theory is barely taught outside of graduate school. Republicans’ intention, a leading theorist says, seems to be scaring teachers away from any talk of race.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski June 7, 2021 4:07 pm CDT
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Social Justice ‘A Community For All’ Doesn’t Extend to Everyone in Some Parts of Wisconsin

Efforts to adopt measures endorsing inclusion spark opposition in Marathon County, other Wisconsin communities.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson May 18, 2021 5:59 pm CDT
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Politics Two of Wisconsin’s Former GOP Congressmen Are Among a Group Demanding Change or a New Party

Reid Ribble and Tom Petri join more than 100 other prominent Republicans who say they’re willing to “hasten the creation” of an alternative to Trumpism.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow May 14, 2021 11:56 am CDT
Politics Ethics Commission’s Newest Member Cut off After Criticizing Top GOP Leaders
Politics Scot Ross Resigns From Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Saying He Hopes to Boost Panel’s Diversity

Ross’ term was set to last until May 2024, but he resigned effective immediately.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski May 13, 2021 1:24 pm CDT

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A tornado near New Richmond completely destroyed a garage and caused some other damage Wednesday night. (Photo via National Weather Service) Local Coverage Wednesday Storms Brought Six Tornadoes, National Weather Service Confirms
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), center, is flanked by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), left, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) during a press conference before an attempt to override Gov. Tony Evers' veto of a bill to prematurely end the $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit. (Photo by Christina Lieffring) Politics Unemployed Wisconsinites Will Keep $300 Boost After Republicans Fail to End It
Masks on a table Coronavirus The Delta Variant is Spreading Rapidly. Wisconsin Health Officials Are Recommending Masks Again.
(Shutterstock) Politics ‘$15 is Just a Start’: Wisconsin Residents Push for a Minimum Wage Hike
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Environment Biden’s Climate Policy Could Help Offset Wisconsin GOP’s Anti-Environment Actions

The Trump administration and GOP control of the Legislature have hampered funding of initiatives to reduce pollution.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson May 3, 2021 12:44 pm CDT
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Economy Wisconsin Expects to Pay Foxconn $37 Million Through 2023, State Official Says

The tax credits are part of the state’s new and much smaller contract: $80 million from taxpayers vs. almost $3 billion under the Walker/Trump deal.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski April 23, 2021 1:44 pm CDT