Politics
Republican School Board Push Has Mixed Results
GOP-backed candidates pick up seats in Waukesha and Kenosha, lose in several areas.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerState 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons
One in nine Black adults in Wisconsin can’t vote. Unique parole policies a key reason.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyFor Our Future Spends Big
Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignElection Shakes Up County Board
Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMeet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results
Election results for mayor and county board.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Urban MilwaukeeElection Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’
Municipal and county associations launch ads to restore faith in elections process.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioOutside Groups Have Already Spent $1.9 Million On Governor’s Race
More than half of money for GOP candidates, some $800,000 to help Evers.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBaldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin
Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyWI School Board Races On National Radar
Donations flowing in. State ranks third in school board conflicts over race, COVID-19 response, or sex and gender in schools.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioRare Challenge to River Hills Incumbents
Challengers oppose development plan, charge that board too secretive and Milwaukee Country Club dominates village.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Michael HorneCandidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters