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 ExaminerThe Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James RowenCan 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 JournalismMore 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 ShaferBiden Needs a Smarter Jobs Platform
The presidential hopeful doesn't have a jobs program tailored to the 21st Century.
Jul 25th, 2020 by John TorinusVirtual 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 DayAld. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access
Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. 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 ExaminerWisconsin 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 RadioUW 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 RadioHow 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 JournalismPublic Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Katie Kegel is running for judgeship held by 24-year incumbent.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer