Politics
Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days
No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
The Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James Rowen
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
More Water Infrastructure Funding Needed
Federal spending for water pipelines, sewage system, etc. is just one-eighth of what it was in 1970s.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Radhika Fox and Kevin Shafer
Biden Needs a Smarter Jobs Platform
The presidential hopeful doesn't have a jobs program tailored to the 21st Century.
Jul 25th, 2020 by John Torinus
Virtual Q+A With State Rep. David Bowen
Hear Bowen discuss his time in the legislature, and his involvement in protests against racial injustice.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Maddy Day
Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access
Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person
Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Daniel C. Vock, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment
Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts
Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Rejected Ballots Will Affect Upcoming Election
This spring, there were more than 23,000 ballots thrown out.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Tom Scheck, Geoff Hing and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Katie Kegel is running for judgeship held by 24-year incumbent.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
