Politics
Legislator Pushes Illegal Election of Trump
Committee chair wants to order electors to ignore state vote and give Trump the state’s electoral votes.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerHow Suburban Voters Defeated Trump
A decisive switch, both in Wisconsin and nationally.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyWill Supreme Court Kill Affordable Care?
Hearing on Trump-Republican lawsuit. 20 million people, including 150,000 in state, could lose coverage.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Joe Zepecki, Wisconsin ExaminerBoard Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham KilmerTroubles at Fire & Police Commission
12 staff vacancies, no director, three board vacancies. Committee grills Barrett aides for answers.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JannenePolls Missed on Trump Voters, Franklin Says
MU Law School pollster says Trump voters distrust and didn’t respond to polls.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAppeal Seeks to Block Election Grants
Conservative group opposes $6.3 million in private grants helping pay for elections in five Wisconsin cities.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtRepublicans Cry Foul About Election
Ron Johnson, Robin Vos and Mark Belling get aboard the Trump crazy train.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyPandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands
Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCan Evers, Republicans Mend Fences?
Their first two years weren't very cooperative. But that might change with a new Legislature.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Steven WaltersBiden Supporters Celebrate Downtown
Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Ethan DuranCannabis Reform Gets Bipartisan Support
Appleton reduces fines for possession. Two Republican legislators are leading voices for change.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner