Politics
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax
Could mean big increases for lower and middle income taxpayers.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Racine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe
The unproven claims and legal challenges continue. How did Racine become ground zero?
Jan 15th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Bipartisan Expungement Bill Needed
Current law makes it complicated and costly to clear your criminal record.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Iuscely Flores, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Grothman Displays Christian Nationalist Flag at His Federal Office
Flag connected to religious sect members involved in planning of Jan. 6 riot.
Jan 14th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results
The present Wisconsin gerrymander is a tool for assuring continued one-party rule.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
State Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue
Republican lawmakers vote to block rule that prohibits widely discredited practice.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Spindell Defends Himself, Spins His Comments
He sends media softening language not in his original email about suppressing votes.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
James Bond Will Run State Veteran Affairs
Evers appoints the first openly gay cabinet secretary, with one of the more memorable names, in Wisconsin history.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
