Politics
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Clears 206k People From Voter Rolls
Election officials say the action was part of "routine list maintenance."
Aug 5th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLawmakers Back Milwaukee Youth Prison
Bipartisan group seeks $43 million to fund replacement for scandal-plagued Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtDemocrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws
Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'
Aug 4th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul, 21 Attorneys General Warn of Voter Suppression
Letter to congressional leaders urges legislation to prevent voter suppression, election subversion.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Susan J. Demas, Wisconsin ExaminerFederal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee
All four counties among 80% in nation with high or substantial rates of COVID-19.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures
Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”
Aug 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC
But some aren't happy the city must bid for convention in the first place.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JannenePublic School Advocates Discuss State Budget Losses
Evers says ending gerrymandering may be only way to get more education funding.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerPoll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats
Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerEvers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants
A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Angeline TerryGableman Defends Election Audit
Former justice had an altercation with a Milwaukee poll worker during November election.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner