Politics
Judge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Leadership Weak on Police Reforms?
Serious reform of race-based stops by Milwaukee police not happening, report on federal court settlement finds.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
$2.3 Million Outside Spending on Legislative Races
On 96 of 115 legislative races in state, with slightly more for Republicans.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Did Brad Schimel Break the Law?
He emceed political fundraiser. State law prevents judges from all political activities.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Eric Holder Meets With State Redistricting Commission
Republicans attack commission, accuse it of being a partisan ploy.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety
As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon
Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Positive for COVID-19
Johnson spoke Friday at Republican fundraiser in Ozaukee County, is third GOP senator to test positive since Trump announced he had virus.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
