Politics
MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights
Milwaukee business group supports voting rights in principle but won’t address barriers in GOP bills.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City
Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?
Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Janitors Rally for New Union Contract
Demands include a $15 minimum wage and union contracts for all cleaners in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle
Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism
Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants
Will hurt thousands of restaurants, prevent “much needed raises” for workers, Milwaukee owner laments.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Water Infrastructure Spending Needed
In Wisconsin could be used to replace lead service lines and improve sewerage systems.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Megan Severson
Lasry Revises His Minimum Wage Story
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate's campaign issues correction. But it's far from complete.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?
Jun 14th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Why Legislators Fear Critical Race Theory
White fragility drives GOP bill to hide darkest chapters of American history.
Jun 14th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’
Report details how $4.4 billion state surplus could be used to improve Wisconsin.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
