Politics
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Courts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers
Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Has More People in ICU With COVID-19 Than Canada
Canada has six times more people than our state, but a much lower rate of new cases.
Sep 27th, 2020 by James Rowen
Trump Tariffs Have Failed
U.S. trade imbalance has grown under Trump. Biden needs to try different approach.
Sep 27th, 2020 by John Torinus
Milwaukee Fire Chief Retires
Rohlfing criticized for how he handled black doll hung by its neck in station break room.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Affordable Housing Is Needed in Suburbs
Trump’s scare tactics and policies could prevent America from meeting its needs.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Mark Angelini
99% of Unemployment Calls to DWD Unanswered
38.3 million calls regarding unemployment insurance weren't answered.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Hannah Haynes, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Pence Says Trump Will Nominate RBG Replacement Saturday
The vice president announced this during a campaign tour of Wisconsin.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Won’t Rule on Student ID Voting Requirements
Plaintiffs argue that specific ID requirements are a barrier to voting for students.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin
Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Pompeo Violate Federal Law With Visit?
The secretary of state's visit to the state capitol may have broken law against his office engaging in domestic political activities.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
