Politics
Evers 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 RadioTom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHow To End Prison Gerrymandering
It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'
Dec 16th, 2021 by Matt RothschildFirst Lady Promotes Child COVID-19 Vaccination During Wisconsin Visit
First Lady Jill Biden joined by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also visited Waukesha parade victims.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioWILL’s Report Short on Evidence
Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonQuit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans
Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Shawn JohnsonWill City Have New Mayor By End of Year?
Committee advances Tom Barrett's ambassadorship nomination to full Senate.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene