Politics
Ald. Chantia Lewis Pleads Guilty, Removed From Office
Alderwoman faces August sentencing hearing following felony plea.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWho Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?
Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Leaders Seek to Prevent Fixing Absentee Ballots
Legislative committee can kill rule, could invalidate tens of thousands of votes in next election.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention
Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneOfficials Plan Changes For Derogatory Names of 28 Sites
Task Force will pick new names for geographic features and public lands.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioTim Michels ‘Not Against Contraception’
GOP Gubernatorial candidate supports Wisconsin abortion ban.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDigital Records At Issue In Suit Against Natural Resources Board Member
Fred Prehn, who refused to step down from board, will provide cell phone records under court order.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioUnions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law
Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Graham KilmerElections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks
In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding
City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMadison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers
Mayor Rhodes-Conway pushes fines up to $1,000, noting spike in harassment since 2020.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin At The Center of Jan. 6 Conspiracy
'This is not over. This is ongoing.'
Jul 13th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner