Politics
School Board Candidates Live Outside District
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both would have to move into MPS District 4 if elected.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceOpen Records Fees Discourage Government Transparency
Public record custodians can charges thousands of dollars to process a public records request.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Bill LuedersUnderly Criticizes Kerr for Trans-Kids in Sports Comments
State Superintendent candidate said transgender kids shouldn't play on teams that align with gender identity.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioAG Kaul, Dem Lawmakers Push New Gun Laws
Say GOP legislators should pass expanded background checks, 'Red Flag' law.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWhich Members of Congress Got Vaccine?
One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana FigueroaWisconsin Needs Fair Maps
Gerrymandered districts give Republicans outsized legislative power.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerKerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioUnderly Running on Education Equity, Ending Vouchers
As a candidate for state superintendent, Underly has backing of state teachers union.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Makes Street Name Changes Easier
New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneElections Commission Head Saw No Problems in Green Bay
Republican legislators claim election tampering, but Wolfe testified she saw no evidence of this.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Has Chance to Stimulate Startups
But he needs to reconsider his “fund of funds” idea, consult experts.
Mar 31st, 2021 by John TorinusUnderly Raises 18 Times More Than Kerr
Democratic-supported candidate for state school superintendent raises $1.3 million.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign