Politics
Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access
And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerFoley Firm Faces Blowback on Trump Call
Criticism of Milwaukee firm whose partner Cleta Mitchell helped Trump effort to "find" votes in Georgia.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyRepublican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan
Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit
The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Graham KilmerFoley & Lardner Lawyer Helps Trump “Find” Votes
Milwaukee law firm’s attorney Cleta Mitchell is Washington insider and ex-liberal feminist.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyJohnson Has Shouting Match With Reporter
Senator defends his call for investigating 2020 election in heated interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioSen. Johnson Joins Effort To Reject Presidential Electors
Seven Senators and four Senators-elect call for an audit of November election.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioReporters Are Not the Enemy
And they will play a big role in 2021.
Jan 2nd, 2021 by Gregory HumphreyRemote Meetings Can Hide Information
Some government bodies have been very transparent. Others not so much.
Jan 1st, 2021 by Olivia HerkenTales Told By The 2020 Election
The Republican gerrymander held. But Waukesha County has grown more Democratic since 2012.
Dec 31st, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonPocan Criticizes Assembly GOP For Mask Policy
Assembly won't require masks, after Speaker Robin Vos appeared in ad encouraging mask wearing.
Dec 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerState Clears Unemployment Claims Backlog
Evers promotes Amy Pechacek to secretary designee of Department of Workforce Development.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner