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Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State
For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.
May 26th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Tourism Leader Says Don’t Travel
Pandemic risk too great now, state “secretary of fun” says, but hoping for a tourism rebound.
May 26th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Ron Johnson Rolls Over For Trump
Firing of inspector generals undermines balance of power, Romney charges. No problem, Johnson says.
May 26th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Attend Rock the Stream with Brett Newski
Join Rock the Stream, a Rock the Green initiative, in their ongoing concert series to benefit Milwaukee musicians and nonprofits. Week #5 features Brett Newski Thursday May 28 at 7 p.m. and supports the Vivient Health food pantry.
May 26th, 2020 by Rock the Green
Glorioso’s To Reopen, Add Express Market
Brady Street grocery store has been closed since mid-March.
May 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Far More Businesses Using Work Share
Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.
May 26th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Appeals Court Nixes Post-Polygraph Confession
Officers repeatedly told suspect he failed lie detector but didn’t explain results can't be used in court.
May 26th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Enbridge Energy Looks to Reroute Pipeline
Campaign donor wants to seize private property in North Woods for crude oil pipeline.
May 26th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
UW Faculty Blast President’s ‘Power Grab’
COVID-19 plan by UW System leader Ray Cross will centralize power, they charge.
May 26th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Creating a Contact Tracing Army
Goal of 1,000 tracers, librarians, National Guard members may be recruited.
May 25th, 2020 by Jacob Fischler, Wisconsin Examiner
2-1-1 Operators Handle COVID-19 Crisis Calls
IMPACT, the nonprofit that administers 211 phone line, saw daily calls triple after pandemic arose.
May 25th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
