Politics
A Tale of Two Elections
Green Bay city attorney investigation finds no outside interference with November election, despite GOP legislators’ claims.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan
State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.
Apr 25th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope
But real progress will require specific policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Milwaukee BLOC Team, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Chancellors Push for More Funding
Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus
Wisconsin state and local governments have received nearly $20 billion in relief.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants
Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Dem Leaders Promote Climate Action
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs
When MPS went virtual, it stopped providing transportation for private school students.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
