Politics
Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving
Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneAssembly Democrats Elevate New Generation
Youth, diversity on the rise. But Rep. Anderson offers protest on workplace disability issue.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerAssembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader
Will succeed Gordon Hintz, with Rep. Kalan Haywood as assistant minority leader.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats’ Revolving Door Swings Again
Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz's decision to step down the latest of many leadership changes.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Steven WaltersBill Could Terminate Prisoners’ Parental Rights
Courts could take away parental rights of anyone sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtEvers’ Smart Move on Political Maps
Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczEvers Makes the New York Times Crossword
14 down with the clue “Wisconsin governor Tony.”
Dec 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerCavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor
He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneIt Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg
Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBiden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench
Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneUSDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding
Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage
But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio