Politics
Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.
May 16th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGOP Group In D.C. Targets Josh Kaul
Republican AG Association will spend nearly $700,000 on ads against WI attorney general.
May 15th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignDo MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?
Board members give themselves a 4.7% salary hike — but for what?
May 15th, 2022 by Dan Adams, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Rise of José Pérez
How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.
May 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEvers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife
Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.
May 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention
Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.
May 13th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneDid Act 10 Fuel Prison Staffing Crisis?
Union officer says staff turnover began rising after collective bargaining rights were curtailed.
May 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerGableman Review Paused, But His Pay Continues
Gableman's taxpayer funded $11,000 a month pay reduced to $5,500 a month.
May 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWhat Do Voters Think About Abortion?
In Wisconsin and nationally, it depends on your partisan views and particularly, your religion.
May 11th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonJudge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioDOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data
Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.
May 10th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerStreet Lighting Still Burning Issue For City
Lights are frequently out. Council allocates $20 million to replace them, but effort may take years to complete.
May 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene