Politics
Taxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels
Legislator running for governor violates Assembly rules, claiming reimbursement for political events.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerState Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts
New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Got Less Pandemic Aid Than Other States
Follows pattern of state ranking low in federal funding received, WPF report finds.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Releases New Clean Energy Plan
Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections
Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat
Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JannenePerez Elected Common Council President
Ald. Jose Perez is first Latino to lead council. Fills vacancy created by Johnson's election as mayor.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRon Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds
Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAld. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat
Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements
Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneThree Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs
Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioThompson Won’t Run For Governor
Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio