Politics
State High Court Rules Legislature Can Represent State
Dallet dissent calls it “shocking” to allow Legislature to take over attorney general’s role.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
The Deadly Claims of Trump and Johnson
Distracting and misleading Americans about the pandemic.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Wisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?
Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Youth Voter Turnout May Decide 2020 Election
Study says voters aged 18-29 could have more impact in Wisconsin than any state. Will they turn out?
Oct 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Ballot Boxes Getting Heavy Use
The 15 drop boxes for early voting getting heavy use. Poll worker recruitment going well.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police
We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker and Rick Banks
Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks
Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?
Oct 5th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Judge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
