Politics
Elections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan
2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit
Ruling leaves local stay-at-home orders in place.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioJustice Hagedorn Surprises Observers
Supreme Court justice seems like a true conservative, not a right-wing activist.
May 27th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonLafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United
56% of state lives in jurisdictions that now support constitutional amendment to nullify Supreme Court ruling.
May 27th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignJohn Menard and Trump, Together Again
One-time friends had falling out, but now Menard will help president plan economic rebound.
May 26th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin’s Long History As Swing State
For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.
May 26th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Rolls Over For Trump
Firing of inspector generals undermines balance of power, Romney charges. No problem, Johnson says.
May 26th, 2020 by Bill KaplanFar More Businesses Using Work Share
Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.
May 26th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEnbridge Energy Looks to Reroute Pipeline
Campaign donor wants to seize private property in North Woods for crude oil pipeline.
May 26th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWill Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Promises Three New UW Regents
“Extremely unusual” for board members with expired terms to stay on and continue voting.
May 25th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRobin Vos To Face Opponent After All
Last opponent quit after nasty personal attacks. Democrat Joel Jacobsen will now run.
May 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy