Politics
Republicans Remake Martin Luther King
In their version he’s a raceless moderate sent to forgive white people.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jarvis DeBerryBaldwin Up and Johnson Down
Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioBlack History and the Trump Uprising
UWM professor traces the roots of a mob storming the Capitol with Confederate flags.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerLeMahieu Struggles in Vos’s Shadow
New Senate majority leader a surprise choice who's trying to resist the dictates of Robin Vos.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Steven WaltersState Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWhere America Stands Now
71% of Americans believe democracy is threatened.
Jan 17th, 2021 by Gregory HumphreyAuthorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioScott Fitzgerald Has Very Bad Week
First he violates congressional oath, then says he doesn’t know if Trump to blame for Capitol takeover.
Jan 17th, 2021 by James RowenUihleins Gave $4 Million to Group Pushing Capitol Rally
Uline owners Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein criticized for supporting Tea Party Patriots.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerTiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally
Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerState Starts $300 Unemployment Supplements
Unemployment insurance recipients are eligible for an additional $300 a week.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioWill State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio