Politics
Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven WaltersUnion Organizers Share Stories, Strategies
Younger workers key to success, say representatives from Pabst Theater, other union efforts.
Sep 12th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCommittee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWaukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit
Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMichels Donations Went to Sidewalk Pressuring, Tracking of Abortion Patients
Republican candidate for governor has condemned scrutiny of his charitable gifts.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerVos Now Faces Two Write-In Candidates
Democrat Joel Jacobsen will run, joining Trump-backed candidate Adam Steen on November ballot.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerYes, Religion Matters in Election
Data shows religion can influence voters’ position on abortion -- and perhaps on GOP candidate for governor Tim Michels.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonElections Board Okays Help For Disabled Voters
Per federal court ruling, it votes 4-2 to let disabled voters get help with absentee ballots.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBig Surge in Women Registering to Vote
Wisconsin has third biggest surge in U.S. since Roe overthrown. Could help decide election.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyEvers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan
Added K-12 funding for school meals, mental health programs and per pupil spending.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioElections Commission Reactivates 31,854 Voter Registrations
Republicans blast result of court settlement with League of Women Voters.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerPresident Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit
With less than two months until midterm election, Biden spoke at Laborfest Monday
Sep 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio