Politics
Advocacy Group Travels State Thanking Election Clerks
Protect Wisconsin Elections works to defend the state’s elections from partisan attacks.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills
On MPS, voucher schools and parental bill of rights. That makes 126 vetoes this session.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps
Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Grant Could Help Stave Off 1,300 Layoffs
But only for a couple years. Milwaukee still needs state help.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneState Supreme Court Hears Dropbox Lawsuit
Lawsuit brought by conservative law firm could affect absentee voting practices.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBrewers Cost Taxpayers $1.56 Billion
As team prepares to ask for additional stadium subsidy, Urban Milwaukee updates the 40-year cost.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyU.S. House Committee Comes to Milwaukee
Investigating housing inequities, barriers to home ownership residents face.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCrowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Graham KilmerRepublicans Making It Harder to Vote
That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Andrea KaminskiVos’ Emails Show Pressure From Election Deniers
Assembly Speaker and staff sought a way to respond to demands for reviews of the 2020 election.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner