Politics
People’s Maps Commission Seeks Fair Elections
Citizen members being selected, will oversee fair maps, end partisan gerrymandering.
Jul 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Could Milwaukee Get Federal Troops?
Trump's chief of staff says administration prepping plan to send troops to Democratic-run cities like Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?
State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Supreme Court Race Cost $10 Million
Shatters spending record; 51% by Karofsky and outside groups supporting her in April election.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Law Allows Suspended Cops on Payroll
Sometimes for years. Grothman supported 2007 bill to add restrictions, which didn’t pass.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Stop Denying Systematic Racism
It’s real and affects all our policies and institutions.
Jul 19th, 2020 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?
Franklin's Rock Sports Complex is partly on county land. County proposal would study the noise level.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Mike Pence’s Unreality Show
The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal CARES Act Shows Racial Bias
Nearly twice as much funding for mostly white UW-Madison students than for mostly minority MATC students.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Michael Rosen and Barbara Toles
