Politics
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
Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Union Organizers Share Stories, Strategies
Younger workers key to success, say representatives from Pabst Theater, other union efforts.
Sep 12th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha 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 Radio
Michels 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 Examiner
Vos 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 Examiner
Yes, 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 Thompson
Elections 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 Radio
Big 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 Murphy
