Politics
Johnson’s Wealth Grew From China Deal?
Senator criticizes Hunter Biden for China connection while his family's company makes big haul.
Sep 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit
Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ron Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions
Sen. Johnson suggests abortion ban exceptions for rape or incest be decided by referendum.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies
11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Northwestern Mutual Gets ‘F’ In Democracy
Report finds company donates to politicians who opposed voting rights law and certifying 2020 election.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll
Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Ranked Choice Voting Calm Political Rancor, Extremism?
The voting system would also solve the third party problem in the American political system.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance
Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once
Candidates for governor to debate Oct. 14, hosted by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
The Startling Decline in Child Poverty
Study finds it's down 65% in Wisconsin and 59% nationally since 1993, driven by government aid.
Sep 12th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha
National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'
Sep 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
