Politics
State Budget Survives First COVID-19 Test
End of fiscal year budget total shows 1% gain. But more pandemic tests to come.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Pence, Harris Campaign in Wisconsin
Republican Vice President, Democratic VP hopeful talk jobs, economy on Labor Day.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Members can join in as we chat with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes about issues of the day.
Sep 7th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Workers’ Struggle
Crisis makes Labor Day 2020 like no other, experts at roundtable discussion say.
Sep 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Unions Matter More Than Ever
All unions need to reexamine their role in this time of racial reckoning.
Sep 7th, 2020 by John Drew, Wisconsin Examiner
No Equality Without Specific Solutions
Yes, we need better policing and more opportunities for Black Americans. But how do we get there?
Sep 6th, 2020 by John Torinus
Absentee Ballot Applications Causing Confusion
Check the Wisconsin election website to see if you've already requested a ballot.
Sep 4th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biden Visits Blake Family in Kenosha
In speech, Biden is optimistic about addressing racism, police reform.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn
Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Elections Commission Ready for November
Report says commission learned important lessons from April election and is ‘prepared' for next one.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Census Bureau Says 92% of State Households Counted
But Milwaukee count much lower. AG Josh Kaul joins lawsuit to block Census Bureau from quitting early.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
