Politics
Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance
Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Call For Spindell To Resign After Milwaukee Voting Comments
Republican-appointed elections commissioner said GOP should be proud of suppressing vote.
Jan 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government
Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."
Jan 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations
Study will have price tag in the hundreds of thousands, but who is the mystery firm doing it?
Jan 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Advance Cash Bail and Welfare Referendum Questions
Both likely to be on April ballot, could influence turnout for state Supreme Court election.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request
Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt
County residents would gain debt relief via county partnership with New York nonprofit.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
South Milwaukee Baseball Diamond Getting Upgrade
South Milwaukee School District maintains baseball diamond owned by the county.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
