Stories tagged: "Scott Walker"

Healthcare Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) speaks during a June 22, 2021, Assembly floor session. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Healthcare Fight to End Wisconsin’s Abortion Ban Intensifies After Restrictive Texas Law Goes Into Effect

State law still has a 1849 abortion ban on the books. The only thing holding it back is Roe v. Wade.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring September 10, 2021 5:08 pm CDT
Healthcare The U.S. Supreme Court as seen Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Healthcare Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Again, Saving Health Coverage for 2.4 Million in Wisconsin

GOP-led effort to strike down the Affordable Care Act fails as another 20,000 in the state get coverage through a Biden-ordered special enrollment period.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski Olivia Stern Olivia Stern June 17, 2021 11:41 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
Politics Goyke, Evers, Vos, LeMahieu
Politics ‘They Don’t Really Like Each Other’: Republican Infighting Could Delay Budget Passage, Lawmaker Says

Despite a decade of control, Assembly and Senate Republicans have a history of squabbling and missing budget deadlines.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow May 11, 2021 4:43 pm CDT
Politics In this file photo, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) talks to media after Governor Evers delivered his 2020 State of the State address.
Politics Judge Stops GOP Lawyering Up For Gerrymandering Fight That Hasn’t Happened Yet

Elections Commission also begins updating registration records in routine maintenance that could drop thousands of inactive voters.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski April 30, 2021 12:56 pm CDT

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Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Economy Foxconn globe in Mount Pleasant
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
Politics (Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Politics Wisconsin’s Roads Need TLC and Lots Of Money. Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal Could Be a Lifeline.

Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which sets aside $621 billion for transportation, would be a shot in the arm, but long-term needs remain at the state level.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski April 15, 2021 2:44 pm CDT