Politics
People of Color Could Disproportionately Lose Vote To Absentee Ballot Rejection
White voters are less likely to vote by mail in Wisconsin.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Hackers Steal $2.3 Million from State GOP
A "sophisticated phishing attack" stole from Trump reelection fund.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes
Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?
If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Vos Might Consider COVID-19 Legislation
The Assembly Speaker is 'open' to a second COVID-19 relief bill, if there is no federal bill.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Spends 15th Most on Police, Corrections
Heavily Democratic states spend bigger percentage of budget on this, study finds.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Supreme Court Hearing Challenge to Governor’s Emergency Powers
Conservative petitioner donated $20,000 to Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2016.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
President Must ‘Help Guide Us’ Mayor Declares
Addressing Press Club, urges more federal aid and clear message: "Wear the damn mask!"
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden or Trump Better for Economy?
Moody’s Analytics breaks it down. The difference is huge.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Biden Up 5 Points in Final MU Poll
Margin unchanged since last poll, still 10% who pick neither candidate.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Local Resources Help Disabled Voters Cast Ballots
City offers curbside voting and machines designed for people with vision, hearing, physical disabilities.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Kavanaugh Opinion on State’s Election Called “Ominous”
Supreme Court justice echoes Trump’s view that election day must decide final vote.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
