WI: Social Justice
WI elections administrator: Feds need to help bolster voting infrastrucure
Americans are preparing to vote this year in what's described as a "high-stakes" presidential election. But those who oversee the voting process…
More Americans 'learning and earning,' but college degree gaps persist
The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with college degrees, which helps boost their lifetime earnings. But a new report shows …
Report calls for more consistency in alimony laws
Wisconsin is among the states without a defined formula for deciding alimony payments through divorce court proceedings. A new report says without …
Peeling back the layers of WI minimum wage policy
Bills are pending in Congress to boost the federal minimum wage, which remains at $7.25 an hour. Separately, many states increased their wage …
As election season ramps up, WI moves into overhaul mode
In 2024 and beyond, Wisconsin could see big changes related to voting. New political boundaries are expected based on a state Supreme Court ruling…
Deal limiting diversity work on WI campuses prompts calls for action
Campuses in Wisconsin's public university system now face hard limits on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a controversial budget …
Caution urged as WI sees more election policy proposals
Election oversight remains a controversial topic in Wisconsin. Ahead of the 2024 presidential vote, civic engagement leaders hope state lawmakers …
As other states mull results, recruiting starts for WI school board candidates
While many other states analyze school board races from this week, Wisconsin candidates will soon begin filing paperwork for elections next spring…
WI Part of Push to Engage With Young Voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a monthlong college tour, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to hear what students are …
New Poll: Most Voters Oppose Impeaching WI Supreme Court Justice
Following last spring's election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a …
Labor Leaders: WI Tax Fraud Case Warrants More Scrutiny Over Trades
Construction union leaders in the Midwest hope law enforcement and other entities take notice of the outcome of a tax evasion case involving a Wiscons…
SCOTUS Upends Consideration of Race in College Admissions
There's been widespread reaction to yesterday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to restrict affirmative action in college admissions. Wisconsin …