Photos
Content referencing Melanie Conklin
Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?
Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Rep. Janel Brandtjen
A leader in election lies and demagoguery has become a state Republican power.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Running On Resentment
They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State, Cities Can Start Spending Federal Money
Federal government releases guidelines on $350 billion in pandemic relief funds.
May 11th, 2021 by Laura Olson
Wisconsin Needs Fair Maps
Gerrymandered districts give Republicans outsized legislative power.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
A Plea to State Republicans
Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy
Jan 20th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Matt Rothschild
Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints
It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Superspreaders
Trump and Pence hold rally after rally in battleground states. No masks required.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Lessons From the 1918 Influenza Plague
‘We have done such a poor job.' Wisconsin was a leader in 1918, says historian.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jake Zuckerman
Madison Protests Targeted ‘Fake Liberalism’
City and state have some of the nation’s 'worst inequalities'.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
State Creating a Contact Tracing Army
Goal of 1,000 tracers, librarians, National Guard members may be recruited.
May 25th, 2020 by Jacob Fischler
State a Leader in Census Response
Pandemic may be reducing response rate across U.S., federal money and political power at stake.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Senate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power
Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Journal Sentinel Slams “Liberal” News Site
Claims Wisconsin Examiner is “partisan” and “slanted” but provides not one example.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Will WTMJ Move to The Avenue?
Good Karma Brands might consolidate its radio stations in the former Grand Avenue Mall.
Aug 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A New State “Progressive” Publication
Wisconsin Examiner adds to Capitol press corps, with a "people's" perspective on policies.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Brad Schimel made deliberate missteps in handling of rapekit backlog
"Schimel's callous 'waiting for a bargain price' to test the rapekit backlog shows little interest in keeping Wisconsinites safe from sexual violence"
Jun 13th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Walker has failed Wisconsinites on jobs
New numbers from Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Wisconsin continues to lag behind the nation on job growth
Jun 7th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
André Jacque: an enemy to women’s health care
"His extreme record shows no regard for the health, safety and dignity of Wisconsin women or vital, life-saving research"
Jun 7th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Andre Jacque votes against local schools
Local schools blindsided by "Jacque Shock"
May 31st, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Foxconn may break promises to Wisconsin before they even break ground
"Foxconn has a history of breaking promises to communities...."
May 23rd, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Statement from DPW on the harm Gov. Walker has done to Wisconsin classrooms
"Wisconsin students can't afford another minute of Scott Walker's disastrous education policies, let alone another four years."
May 21st, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave
Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.
May 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Politically calculating Walker flip-flops on campaigning with Trump
"Walker is too close to distance himself from Trump and his toxicity"
Apr 30th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
ICYMI: Schimel grossly misrepresented scope of rape kit backlog
Thanks to Brad Schimel's neglect and lack of guidance, hundreds of untested rape kits are discovered to have involved unknown suspects
Apr 27th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
GOP’s Latest Attack on WI Women’s Health Care Becomes Law
The measure, cosponsored by U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Scott Walker
Apr 4th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay $30,000 for Rep. Kooyenga Crime
Kooyenga should reimburse Wisconsinites for the money we paid to settle his lawsuit for theft
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Screnock declines to behave ethically on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
Wisconsin’s largest corporate lobbyist, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, has spent more than $1.35 million in its attempts to elect Michael Screnock.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin deserves transparency on Gallagher’s relationship with former National Security Advisor Flynn
Gallagher’s constituents deserve to know the details behind his involvement with Flynn.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
The Art of a Desperate Deal
Gov. Walker signs $3 billion taxpayer giveaway to Foxconn
Nov 10th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Response to Walker’s Revisionist Campaign Stunt
“His new white W logo stands for nothing but Walker himself, as he has always put his personal political pursuits far ahead of Wisconsin’s needs and interest.”
Oct 18th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Builds its Communications Team
Melanie Conklin to lead Democratic Party of Wisconsin communications team.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Assembly Republicans reject additional middle-class property tax relief
Instead, Speaker Vos and his caucus rubberstamp Gov. Walker’s irresponsible spending plan
Feb 11th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsin Ranks 37th in Job Numbers
Here is the nonpartisan Bureau of Labor Statistics' quarterly census job numbers
Dec 18th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
New Education Statistics Show Taxpayer Money Subsidizes Families Able to Afford Private Schools
Republicans choose unaccountable private school voucher expansion over adequate resources to public schools
Oct 29th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
