Politics
Will Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Promises Three New UW Regents
“Extremely unusual” for board members with expired terms to stay on and continue voting.
May 25th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Robin Vos To Face Opponent After All
Last opponent quit after nasty personal attacks. Democrat Joel Jacobsen will now run.
May 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
National Guard COVID-19 Funding at Stake
Trump considering cuts, officials in Wisconsin, other states urge him to continue funding.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Meets
Third meeting on zoom. Policy recommendations expected by October 31.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Needs an Infrastructure Plan
The dam failings in Michigan dramatize a pressing national concern.
May 24th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Walker Opposes Bailing Out States
In a New York Times op-ed the former governor trashed state government and called for directing aid to workers.
May 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
County Wants Its CARES Money Back
$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.
May 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use
May 22nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Allocates $100M for Nursing Home Aid
Funding from the CARES Act will go offset COVID-19 related expenses.
May 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
