Politics
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGodlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerLegislature Tries Again to Control Federal Stimulus Money
Evers twice vetoed bills to do this. Assembly’s latest bills violate federal rules, LRB warns.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson’s ‘Presidential’ Speech Fizzles
Senator gets no coverage of Mar-a-Lago speech, but working hard to get national attention.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyBiden Plan Cites State’s Infrastructure Needs
Wisconsin has 198 bridges and 1,949 miles of highway needing repair, big gaps in broadband coverage.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Laura Olson, Wisconsin ExaminerRecord Outside Group Spending for Underly
A record $1.02 million spent on state superintendent race, 80% of it by liberal groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge
Supreme Court decision strikes down voter suppression effort, rejects conservative group's weak argument.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyParties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerSpencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThe New Three-Fifths Compromise
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Iuscely FloresState’s Local Governments Getting $2.3 Billion
Must create plans to spend federal pandemic aid on COVID-19 response and economic losses.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio