Politics
Wiretapping Bill Raises Concerns
Some legislators, privacy advocates concerned about use of pen register and trap/trace devices.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Let Students Help Change Schools
MPS, other systems should realize: it’s time for young people to lead the way.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Dom Portis, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
School Boards Across State Face Arguments, ‘Bullying’
Three Oconomowoc board members resign, citing a “toxic” environment.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion
Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Were Defunded Before George Floyd
253 municipalities in state cut police funding in 2019 for budget reasons, report finds.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Most Republican Voters Want The Vaccine
Only a hard-core minority oppose it. So why are GOP politicians encouraging this, and risking our health?
Aug 18th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Natural Resources Board Chair Supports Republicans
Fred Prehn, Walker appointee who refuses to step down, gave $35.000 to GOP candidates.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board
Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Poll Shows Democrats Split On School Choice
Milwaukee’s Black Democrats are far more supportive of vouchers than whites.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Noah Diekemper and Will Flanders
2022 City Budget Process Kicks Off
Several chances for citizens to learn about budget, as city braces for nearly impossible 2023 budget.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race
He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
