Politics
Ron Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election
Top state Republican Party leaders opposed senator's push to overturn election.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid
Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'
Jan 3rd, 2023 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Did Democrats Let Mandela Barnes Lose?
State Democratic chair says big donors wrongly concluded Barnes was far behind and deserted him.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How to Have a More Transparent 2023
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Republican Chair Wants It Both Ways On Trump
Trying to unite the party's Trump lovers and haters won't be easy nor morally palatable.
Jan 1st, 2023 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Lawmakers Plan Another Go At Unifying Pot Possession Fines
Report shows a patchwork of marijuana fines in Milwaukee County. Would require city to raise its fine.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022
Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Most Popular ‘Back in the News’ Columns
Ron Johnson, Foxconn, Kyle Rittenhouse and the richest people in Wisconsin all made news.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Do Democratic Voters Live Longer?
Data shows a powerful connection between life expectancy and partisanship.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls
Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
