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Police Chief, Alderman Fight Over Use of Canines
Chief says it's an infrequently used safety tactic, Rainey say it's "barbaric."
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Officials Can’t Require Masks At Polls
State Elections Commission says this would constitute a new requirement for voting.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin
Especially for Black voters.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Claire Campbell and Laura Schultz, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMilwaukee Getting More Aggressive On COVID-19 Order Fines
62 warning letters issued, but city only inspecting businesses on a complaint basis.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAll Utilities Can’t Disconnect Service Until Spring
New moratorium bars shutting off water, power and heat.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Wants to Wreck Social Security
His approach will turn it into a welfare program that could be cut at any time.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by David RiemerMore COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before
Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerFPC Announces Three Finalists for Police Chief
All outsiders, although one finalist has Milwaukee ties.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNew Law Firm Taking on Progressive Causes
Firm will counter Republican legal challenges surrounding voting rights, gerrymandering.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerRecord 1,230 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
Active hospitalizations grow 265% in two months.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors
There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerVos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner