Politics
House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents
State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Plan Expands Alternative To Youth Prisons
County would spend $4.1 million in ARPA funds to expand local alternative to state prisons.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Elections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions
Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride Amidst Rising Political Attacks
Gov. Evers commits to fight 'Don't Say Gay' bills and other legislation at Pride event.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Gableman’s Office Held in Contempt of Court
Office of Special Prosecutor held in contempt after failing to turn over records related to partisan election review.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Elections Commission Member Approved Decisions Republicans Now Oppose
Don Millis backed actions later cited as evidence of misconduct in 2020 election.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin’s Starring Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
State is “ground zero” in ongoing effort to undermine democracy, experts warn.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Calls Special Session To Overturn 1849 Abortion Ban
Kleefisch urges Republican legislators to reject special session.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder
2nd and 3rd districts, formerly held by Mayor Johnson and Nik Kovac, now lack representation.
Jun 9th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Vos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission
Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Provides $1 Million for Summer Jobs, Activities for Milwaukee Youth
Part of $100 million for crime reduction in Milwaukee from governor’s office.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Sets Record For 4-3 Rulings
Most this term in 70 years, with Hagedorn almost always the deciding vote.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
