Politics
Johnson Race Now Rated a ‘Tossup’
Top political report finds race now closer as Johnson wins "Four Pinocchios" rating for misinformation on COVID-19
Jul 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Still Fighting for $15
It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tax Cut Divides Democrats
Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits
Influenced by Arizona, Wisconsin has many ‘audits,' including one by a convicted felon.
Jul 17th, 2021 by Darrell Ehrlick and Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Should Be Tough on Crime
It’s not a winning message to say crime is justified by poverty.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Tax Credit Huge for Wisconsin Families
Wisconsin families of 1.5 million children will receive the tax credit.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Laura Olson, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
