Politics
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Wisconsin Budget
32 Cities Devote Most Spending to Police
Jul 7th, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius
One-third of state’s largest cities, including Milwaukee, spend more on police than any other function.
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Op Ed
Please Honor Interdependence Day(s)
Jul 7th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
We’re all in this pandemic together. Please do your part.
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Beloit Billionaire Starts Charter School
Jul 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Children need better schools, says Diane Hendricks. It’s “divide and conquer,” says city official.
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City Hall
Election Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.
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Op Ed
County Parks Lost Funding to Bucks Arena
Jul 7th, 2020 by Patricia Jursik
Business leaders promised to seek funding for parks and museums. Where is it?
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Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants
Jul 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.
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City Hall
Fire & Police Leader Withdraws
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
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City Hall
Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.
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Op Ed
History May Be Written By Wisconsin
Jul 6th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
State’s Democratic leaders writing a national platform to address racial equity that could lead to historic legislation.
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Op Ed
5 Pragmatic Solutions Biden Could Offer
Jul 5th, 2020 by John Torinus
Trump in free-fall, nation needs leadership. Here’s what Biden should do.
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Op Ed
State GOP Holding Convention in Hot Spot
Jul 5th, 2020 by James Rowen
In-person Republican convention next week in Brown County which has second-highest COVID-19 outbreak.
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State Sees Decline in Contested Local Elections
Jul 5th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Report also finds trends toward lower voter turnout and civic engagement.
