Politics
Should Undocumented Immigrants Get State Relief?
They help build state’s Unemployment Insurance trust, but are ineligible for benefits.
May 20th, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius
Is Wisconsin a ‘Failed State’?
The Guardian questions if state can perform its core job, "protecting people’s basic security.”
May 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Did April Election Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Multiple studies differ on impact of in-person voting in Wisconsin during pandemic.
May 20th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Details $1.1 Billion Pandemic Plan
State’s share of CARES Act to ramp up testing, tracing, PPE supplies, hospitals.
May 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Why I Joined Urban Milwaukee
Urban Milwaukee members talk about why they joined. And why you should, too.
May 19th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
County Executive College Dropouts
For 20 years voters have elected college dropouts to run Milwaukee County. What gives?
May 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Legislature Should ‘Step Up’ Barnes Says
Take action to protect our health, end patchwork of pandemic rules, Lieutenant Governor urges.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Reopen Fans Love Attacking Women
State health secretary Andrea Palm, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, others targeted.
May 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Elections Commission Notes ‘Lessons Learned’
Report says 23,186 ballots in April election were rejected and 120,989 never returned.
May 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Demands State Mail Ballots to Voters
Activist groups say April election excluded voters, demand mailed ballots to all this fall.
May 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants 270-Day Shutdown! Nope
Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Announces $75 Million Small Business Grant Program
Up to 30,000 businesses could receive aid. Additional funding for minority-owned firms.
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
