Politics
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 ExaminerNorthwestern 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 RadioJohnson 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 RadioCan 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 ThompsonState 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 RadioEvers, 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 RadioBoard 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 KilmerThe 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 MurphyUneasy 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 ExaminerIs 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 Jannene