Politics
Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States
National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.
May 10th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?
May 9th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm
48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.
May 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection
Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.
May 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.
May 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.
May 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate
Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.
May 8th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
