Politics
County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerState Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerCourt Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots
Lawsuit by Republican lawmaker sought to sequester military absentee ballots.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioGroup Providing Free Rides To Polls
Souls to the Polls will offer on-demand rides for Milwaukee residents. 'We can't sit this one out.'
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMinisters Plan to Stand Watch At Polls
Members of Faiths United to Save Democracy will support voters, election workers at urban polling places in state.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Led Nation In Using Federal Pandemic Relief to Promote Economy
Evers uses 56% of federal ARPA funds for economic development, helps 6,600 businesses.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMichels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy
Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRepublicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioPoll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training
I volunteered to be a poll worker. Little did I know how things had changed.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Steven WaltersWhen Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene2nd District Common Council Race
Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Urban MilwaukeeThe Life Cycle of Election Ballots
State's election system has many checks and balances to assure integrity of election.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Matt Mencarini, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism