Politics
Court to Rule on Purging 130,000 from Voter Rolls
Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing two challenges affecting November election.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioIs Robin Vos Scared of Voters?
Republican legislators condemn Evers' mask mandate, but won’t override it as the law allows. Why?
Sep 29th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyHow to Spend Less On Police
Milwaukee has a huge opportunity to consolidate law enforcement costs.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Josh ZepnickDAs Seek 26% State Budget Increase
District Attorneys want more staff and 10% raise for eligible employees.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtPeople’s Maps Commission Plans First Hearing
State commission seeks to end gerrymandering, Thursday is first of 8 hearings across Wisconsin.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerLawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order
Conservative group files motion for temporary injunction. Circuit Court will hold October 5 hearing.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerJill Biden Promises More United Country
Former Second Lady makes campaign stops in Madison, Waukesha County.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyCourts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers
Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Has More People in ICU With COVID-19 Than Canada
Canada has six times more people than our state, but a much lower rate of new cases.
Sep 27th, 2020 by James RowenTrump Tariffs Have Failed
U.S. trade imbalance has grown under Trump. Biden needs to try different approach.
Sep 27th, 2020 by John TorinusMilwaukee Fire Chief Retires
Rohlfing criticized for how he handled black doll hung by its neck in station break room.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio