Politics
State Surplus Will Help in Crisis
Evers veto of Republican tax cut saves expected surplus, means less financial stress.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker Offers Mortgage Debt Plan
As governor he skipped state debt payments. Now offering a similar, unsolicited plan to nation's banks.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by James Rowen
City Will Also Issue “Stay at Home” Order
The goal: to "send a message about how serious this is," said Mayor Barrett.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting
UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Change Election Laws, Mayors Urge
Mayors of Green Bay, Appleton, Neenah, call for a vote-by-mail only April election.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt
Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Is Not Helping
Action is needed on virus and we’re taking it in Wisconsin. Johnson’s comments insult our efforts.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Tom Nelson
Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge
You still have time to register to vote absentee. Republican Party sought to have suit dismissed.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Evers Doesn’t Want Election Rescheduled
Governor said he's open to mail-in only voting. Encourages everyone to request absentee ballots.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Doesn’t Believe Wisconsin Will Need “Shelter in Place” Order
COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, now at 206, state working on supply shortages
Mar 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Treasurer Surveys COVID-19 Economic Fallout
Supports federal proposal for a Universal Basic Income.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Tom Barrett Exposed to COVID-19, In Self-Quarantine
Barrett will continue to work from home for the next 14 days.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
