Divided legislative committee launches audits of DPI and DNR
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Audit Committee ordered two audits on Thursday — one on how the state Department of Public Instruction’s analyses school district financial data and another to look into financial losses in the Department of Natural Resources’ fish and wildlife account.
Wisconsin GOP group launches pro-Harris campaign with open …
WEB3 days ago · Two dozen Wisconsin Republicans, including former lawmakers, other former elected officials and a GOP sitting district attorney, have signed an open letter declaring their support for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her campaign for president and condemning the Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.
Incarcerated person dies after incident with cellmate at Green Bay ...
WEBAug 28, 2024 · A 19 year old died in his cell at the Green Bay Correctional Institution Tuesday night in an incident being investigated as a homicide
It’s primary election day: Here’s who and what are on the ballot
WEBAug 9, 2022 · Deputy Editor Erik Gunn reports and writes on work and the economy, health policy and related subjects, for the Wisconsin Examiner. He spent 24 years as a freelance writer for Milwaukee Magazine, Isthmus, The Progressive, BNA Inc., and other publications, winning awards for investigative reporting, feature writing, beat coverage, business writing, and commentary.
Democratic primary in 3rd Congressional District gets heated
WEBAug 10, 2024 · The Democratic primary contest between Katrina Shankland, left, and Rebecca Cooke, right, in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District has gotten combative.
Elections commission votes to keep Kennedy on Wisconsin’s …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Deputy Editor Erik Gunn reports and writes on work and the economy, health policy and related subjects, for the Wisconsin Examiner. He spent 24 years as a freelance writer for Milwaukee Magazine, Isthmus, The Progressive, BNA Inc., and other publications, winning awards for investigative reporting, feature writing, beat coverage, business writing, and commentary.
State-Tribal committee plans to resurrect failed bills, including ...
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Wisconsin’s Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations considered the resurrection of three bills, including one that would protect students’ rights to wear tribal regalia to graduation, as well as other ideas that could become bills next session.
Study committee meets for first time to consider future of the ...
WEBJul 12, 2024 · A study committee made up of lawmakers and members of the public will spend the next few months discussing the future of the University of Wisconsin system and solutions for ongoing concerns, which appeared to be wide ranging during the panel’s first meeting on Thursday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court reconsiders legality of absentee drop …
WEBMay 13, 2024 · A ballot drop box in Madison, Wisconsin, that has been put out of commission. The city posted a sign explaining why it can no longer be used after a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision banned most absentee ballot drop boxes.
Whitefish Bay parent alleges discrimination against her child in ...
WEBAug 27, 2024 · The lawsuit alleges that these statements show prejudice. According to Department of Public Instruction statistics provided in the complaint, only about 2.7% of Whitefish Bay’s overall population, and 3% of its student body, are African American.