This story was reported by Nina Kravinsky, Tony Castaneda, and Molly Stentz. Photo credit: Dylan Brogan. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says this extraordinary session is needed to restore balance of power between the governor and the Legislature. But he didn’t shy away from saying he wanted keep Republican legislation in place under a Democratic governor. […]
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Political Scientists Say Actions at State Capitol Threaten Democracy
Political scientists often study voter and lawmaker behavior — and report on it after the fact. But now, as Wisconsin state lawmakers consider radically changing the balance of power in state government, some are speaking out about what they see as threats to the democratic system itself. They’re taking to Twitter, they’re writing op-eds […]
Wisconsinites Speak Out Against GOP Lame-Duck Proposals
Republicans at the Capitol are making moves this week to limit power of newly elected Democrats before they take office in the spring. Democratic lawmakers and a variety of protesters are attempting to slow those measures. People packed the legislature’s finance committee room during their public Lawmakers started their public hearing shortly before 2 pm, […]
A story we can’t get ogre
Back in September, I let myself get talked into covering something that was never supposed to happen and that I didn’t really want to do. I’m talking about Shrekfest, which began life as an online gag, but, long story short, turned into a real event, celebrating all things Shrek. I went to the fifth annual […]
State Department of Health Services Receives Grant to Treat Addiction ...
The opioid epidemic continues to take its toll on Madison. The Madison Police Department says the number of people dying from heroin overdoses is up more than 80 percent compared to last year. Now, one Madison organization plans to use new grant money to treat more people. The State Department of Health Services grant used […]
Madison in the Sixties: November – November 1969
High school students take a stand for civil rights while the city and university each take a stand for sexual restraint. Campus Drive and the Humanities Building both open. And a very special performance by Peter, Paul and Mary. Just some of what was going on in Madison, November 1969. Madison, November 1969 November 6—In […]