Politics
Pocan Wants Uniform National Police Standards
Bill includes standard for use of force, de-escalation techniques, pursuit practices.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWhy the Protests Won’t End
9 reasons why the protests are different this time.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyLocal Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Steven WaltersThis Weekend’s George Floyd Protests
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerPolice, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park
March is markedly different from larger marches that have circled city.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.
Jun 5th, 2020 by John TorinusEvers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’
Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."
Jun 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWalker Defends Trump With ‘Fact Check’
The President didn't use tear gas, no siree, the former governor assures us.
Jun 4th, 2020 by James RowenUW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs
President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerDemocrat Appointed Chair of State Elections Commission
Ann Jacobs will lead commission as it wrestles with election policy during a pandemic.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWILL Wants WI Supreme Court to Take Redistricting Cases First
Conservative group wants state supreme court to handle redistricting disputes.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLessons from the Spring 2020 Election
Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson