Politics
Vos Blames Immigrants for Pandemic
High rate of COVID-19 in Racine caused by “immigrant culture”, Assembly Speaker says.
Jun 11th, 2020 by James RowenCounty Announces Housing Assistance Program
Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham KilmerElections Commission Stalls on Absentee Ballot Application Wording
Commissioners asked for tweaks in language before they would vote.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders
The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCommittee Supports Ride Share Tax
Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCan the Police Union Prevent Reform?
Milwaukee’s powerful union has long gotten its way. But this time may be different.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyPolice Groups Have Big Capitol Clout
They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRight Wing Group Pushes Prison Reform
State can’t afford new prison, Badger Institute notes, so policymakers should look to reforms used by other states.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerState Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed
Wisconsin Apartment Association pushes tenant repayment plans, working with state rental assistance.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioFinalist for UW Job Defends Budget Cuts
Dr. Jim Johnsen, picked for UW System president, oversaw elimination of 40 programs at University of Alaska System.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin ExaminerJensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting
To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild