Politics
Could ‘Baby Bonds’ Close Racial Wealth Gap?
A similar program run by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin offers some clues.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Ben Baker and Zhen Wang
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hundreds of Millions in Housing Aid Still Available
New eviction moratorium is buying time for those behind on rent.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms
Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Clears 206k People From Voter Rolls
Election officials say the action was part of "routine list maintenance."
Aug 5th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Back Milwaukee Youth Prison
Bipartisan group seeks $43 million to fund replacement for scandal-plagued Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws
Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'
Aug 4th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul, 21 Attorneys General Warn of Voter Suppression
Letter to congressional leaders urges legislation to prevent voter suppression, election subversion.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Susan J. Demas, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee
All four counties among 80% in nation with high or substantial rates of COVID-19.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures
Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”
Aug 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
