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Government

Wed
12
May

Wisconsin State Patrol seeking new class of troopers and inspectors

The Wisconsin State Patrol is currently recruiting women and men ready to begin a rewarding career in law enforcement. 
Wed
12
May

Wisconsin State Assembly committee passes resolution to term limit Congress

The Constitution and Ethics Committee of the Wisconsin state assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 16 (AJR16) by a vote of 5-3 last week. 
Wed
12
May

State begins local targeting of COVID-19 vaccinations

 
 
As vaccinations start to slow in Wisconsin, local county health departments are beginning “hand-to-hand combat” to reach herd immunity.
Wed
28
Apr

As legalization stalls at state level, local governments tackle marijuana policy

 
Nearly a decade after Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, the debate has spiked in Wisconsin as more states join the pro-marijuana ranks.
Wed
21
Apr

State budget drama presents dilemmas for major players

 
Every budget starts with a little drama. When will they finish it? Will they even get it done?
Wed
14
Apr

Evers’ budget plan big on climate change measures

 
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget includes some three dozen recommendations from his Climate Change Task Force, including tens of millions in new investments in green jobs, conservation efforts and renewable energy.
Wed
24
Feb

Wisconsin lawmakers ‘closer’ to legalizing medical marijuana, far from allowing recreational use


WisPolitics.com
 
The majority-Republican Legislature is likely to block Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Wisconsin, but a GOP senator suggests medical marijuana could advance.

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