Politics
Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun
Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Republicans Turned Green
Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”
Aug 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Power of Poor People’s Votes
Just a small increase in percent of low-income people who vote could transform elections in state and nation, report finds.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Target Northeast Wisconsin
CPAC event in Green Bay, Trump trip to Oshkosh underline Fox Valley's importance for his reelection.
Aug 15th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence
The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Businesses Struggle to Survive the Pandemic
Payroll Protection Program helped local businesses, but state should boost startup tax credits to reinvigorate the economy
Aug 14th, 2020 by John Torinus
Senate Democrats Demand Postmaster Address Delays
The Senators urge the postmaster not to make it harder for people to vote.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
When Will Milwaukee’s Presidential Election Results Come In?
The primary had voters waiting until 2:30 a.m. Next race could have three times the ballots.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mask Mandate Applies to Trump Events
Gov. Evers said he expects residents to wear masks when the president visits.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Postal Delays Cause Election Concerns
U.S. Postal Service lagging in key swing states.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Tom Scheck, Geoff Hing and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Must Accept Medicaid Expansion
What better time to increase healthcare access than during a pandemic?
Aug 13th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
