Politics
Gableman Defends Election Audit
Former justice had an altercation with a Milwaukee poll worker during November election.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerBradley Foundation Spreads The Big Lie
Foundation gets ever more radical, using tax exempt funding to bankroll groups undermining democracy.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Bruce MurphyHistory Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection
Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Dr. Eric OstermeierLarson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Outpaces Most States in LGBTQ Elected Officials
17% hike nationally in LGBTQ elected officials in last year, but still a long way to go.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Bruce MurphyLegislative Campaign Committees Awash in Cash
Four campaign committees together banked a record $2.9 million this year.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignPolitical Storm Brewing Over Redistricting
A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Steven WaltersGrothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers
House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerVos Backtracks on Election Audit
After criticizing Brandtjen for pushing yet another audit, he caves. “It’s red meat for the base.”
Jul 31st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant
USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerSecret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line
Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio