Politics
27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants
State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Signs RNC Agreement To Applause
But two big questions remain: will city win convention and will it benefit financially?
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pocan Urges Biden, Use Executive Orders on Guns
Republicans will block any gun control bills, WI congressman predicts.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Republicans Want More Guns
Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.
May 30th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Vos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
Assembly Speaker's Republican primary challenger called Vos a 'treasonous traitor.'
May 30th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending
African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.
May 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Who Will Vos Appoint to Elections Commission?
Will he have the courage to appoint someone who tells the truth and follows the law?
May 28th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Examiner
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
